Sanjo Lawal Nigeria, 1997

Présentation
As a photographer and multidisciplinary artist living and working in Lagos, Nigeria, Lawal’s work is deeply influenced by his environment. Nigeria is inhabited by the largest demographic of diverse ethnic groups in Africa, with over 525 native languages spoken. His appreciation of Nigerian culture heightened his curiosity to experience and explore the vast nuance of cultural differences of the Nigerian people.
 
His particular artistic style and use of hues and highly contrasting colours came from the incorporation of his mother’s keen sensibility of colours, mirrored in the fabrics she wore and the flowers she cultivated in her garden. This influence can be seen in the new and recycled materials he uses in combination with photography, to create a raw realism that commands attention to his innovative craft, spirituality and structure.
 
Sanjo has been capturing and documenting scenes from his environment with his phone, having first explored and discovered art by scribbling, drawing, and painting on paper. For Lawal, every colour has a central detail, and every photograph has a story. His daily life and activities serve as additional inspiration, allowing him to mix paint colours with photography masterfully.
 
Sanjo Lawal studied at the Arts School in Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, Nigeria. His photography approach is unique and characterised by bold colours, and contrast creative lighting with a strong emphasis on composition. 
His pieces are a true representation of his creative and imaginative mind. He enjoys experimenting with different colours, textures, and lighting techniques to create a distinctive visual language that speaks to the audience. His photographs are more than just images captured by a camera - they reflect the soul and manifest thoughts and emotions.
Œuvres
  • 7 Days Up & Grinding
    Sanjo Lawal
    7 Days Up & Grinding, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • 7 Days Up & Grinding
    Sanjo Lawal
    7 Days Up & Grinding, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Chronicles of Japa Impressão
    Sanjo Lawal
    Chronicles of Japa Impressão, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Emergency State of Mind
    Sanjo Lawal
    Emergency State of Mind, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Family Odyssey
    Sanjo Lawal
    Family Odyssey, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Headstart
    Sanjo Lawal
    Headstart, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    10 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Headstart I
    Sanjo Lawal
    Headstart I, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Headstart II
    Sanjo Lawal
    Headstart II, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Headstart III
    Sanjo Lawal
    Headstart III, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Heavy are their heads: Traditions Flow
    Sanjo Lawal
    Heavy are their heads: Traditions Flow , 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Heavy is the head (fila)
    Sanjo Lawal
    Heavy is the head (fila), 2022
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Hill of Flight: Wings Unfurled
    Sanjo Lawal
    Hill of Flight: Wings Unfurled, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • In Different Baggage
    Sanjo Lawal
    In Different Baggage, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • My sister, My sister
    Sanjo Lawal
    My sister, My sister, 2022
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Sisterly Odyssey
    Sanjo Lawal
    Sisterly Odyssey, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Solitary Contemplations
    Sanjo Lawal
    Solitary Contemplations, 2024
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    91,44 x 68,58 cm
  • State Of Minds
    Sanjo Lawal
    State Of Minds, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    91,44 x 68,58 cm
  • This Life no balance
    Sanjo Lawal
    This Life no balance, 2022
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • This Life no balance
    Sanjo Lawal
    This Life no balance, 2022
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    5 Editions
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
  • Two Truths, One Journey: Unity In Diversity
    Sanjo Lawal
    Two Truths, One Journey: Unity In Diversity, 2023
    Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
    68,58 x 91,44 cm
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