Abiodun Olaku has emerged as one of the defining masters of his generation in the four and a half decades since graduating from Yaba College of Technology in 1981. Under the engaging tutelage of great Nigerian art icons, the late Prof Yusuf Grillo, Kolade Oshinowo, and the Late Dr Isiaka Osunde. Olaku stands tall and distinct, his work marked by a singular style and a quietly haunting presence that carries an honesty both compelling and humane, inviting deep, enduring engagement.
He has established himself as a master in his generation and a leading figure in the Nigerian art scene. Olaku’s professional experience spans administration, mentoring, curatorial work, entrepreneurship, and consulting. He is a founding member and trustee of the Guild of Professional Fine Artists of Nigeria, a founder and trustee of Universal Studios of Art at the National Theatre in Lagos, and a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA).