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
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Sanjo Lawal7 Days Up & Grinding, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details -
Sanjo Lawal7 Days Up & Grinding, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalChronicles of Japa Impressão, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalEmergency State of Mind, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalFamily Odyssey, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalHeadstart, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalHeadstart I, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
5 Editions68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details -
Sanjo LawalHeadstart II, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
5 Editions68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details -
Sanjo LawalHeadstart III, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
5 Editions68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details -
Sanjo LawalHeavy are their heads: Traditions Flow , 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalHeavy is the head (fila), 2022Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalHill of Flight: Wings Unfurled, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalIn Different Baggage, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalMy sister, My sister, 2022Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalSisterly Odyssey, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalSolitary Contemplations, 2024Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g91,44 x 68,58 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalState Of Minds, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g91,44 x 68,58 cmView more details
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Sanjo LawalThis Life no balance, 2022Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalThis Life no balance, 2022Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g
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Sanjo LawalTwo Truths, One Journey: Unity In Diversity, 2023Glycée print, fine art paper, 310g68,58 x 91,44 cmView more details
Expositions
Foires
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CAPE TOWN ART FAIR 2025
Group Show: António Faria, Cássio Markowski, Ibrahim Bemba Kébé, Osvaldo Ferreira, Sanjo Lawal 21 - 23 Février 2025The Polysemy of Play Inspired by the polysemic concept of play , this curatorial project establishes a space for experimentation and discovery, where artistic creation...Lire plus -
AKAA - Also Known As Africa 2024
Group Show: Barbara Wildenboer, Ibrahim Bemba Kébé, Osvaldo Ferreira, and Sanjo Lawal 18 - 20 Octobre 2024AKAA – Also Known As Africa – the first and foremost contemporary art fair focused on Africa in France, reflects an Africa with many facets...Lire plus
Presse
Catalogues
Evénements
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CAPE TOWN ART FAIR 2025
Group Show: António Faria, Cássio Markowski, Ibrahim Bemba Kébé, Osvaldo Ferreira, Sanjo Lawal 21 - 23 Février 2025The Polysemy of Play Inspired by the polysemic concept of play , this curatorial project establishes a space for experimentation and discovery, where artistic creation...Lire plus -
AKAA - Also Known As Africa 2024
Group Show: Barbara Wildenboer, Ibrahim Bemba Kébé, Osvaldo Ferreira, and Sanjo Lawal 18 - 20 Octobre 2024AKAA – Also Known As Africa – the first and foremost contemporary art fair focused on Africa in France, reflects an Africa with many facets...Lire plus
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