Oladeinde Aralola Eniola

Ara Deinde is a visual artist from Abeokuta in Ogun state, Nigeria. Born in Lagos, Ara took interest in art from a young age, spending his time doodling in his school notebooks. Today, he spends much of his time creating paintings and drawings, while he also writes and makes crafts in his free time.

Ara left his degree program in Agricultural Engineering to pursue a career in the arts. He became an artist-in-residence at KUTA Art Foundation where he rubs minds with creatives, immersing himself in the vibrant cultural scene. He has labored at his craft for years, taking pains in perfecting his unique and surreal technique.

His works have been exhibited in Nigeria and the USA, and he has taken on several notable painting and mural commissions. He has also been featured in several publications at home and abroad, some of which are the Daily Trust, Ake Review for African art and Literature, and Insight Magazine by Fokus, New York. Ara cites Njideka Akunyili Crosby, Toyin Odutola Ojih, Pablo Picasso, and Yayoi Kusama as influences on his work.