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bolaji liadi
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Biography
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LIADI BOLAJI
Bolaji LIadi was born in Lagos and grew up in Lagos State. He is a self thought artist right from childhood, At his early twenties He enrolled him self into centre for cultural studies Unilag under Abayomi Berber's studio, (1996). He is a member of Art scholars' initiative and C.A.V.E Atelier in Nigeria. And Kalakriti group of art and craft in Mumbai India. He was inspired by a lot of artist in the US and Nigeria including: Scott Burdick, Susan Lyon, Jacob Collins, Zhaomin Wu, Robert Limbrace, Frank Frazetter. (Nigeria) Abiodun OLaku, Kolade, Samuel Ajobiewe, Bimbo Adenugba etc. He have done a lot of special commission and private collection works and participated in numerous art exhibitions and countless instant life portraitures with C.A.V.E Atelier. Bolaji well and respected for His unique skill in detail illustrations, traditional painting and drawing skill,
Bolaji Liadi have successfully build a name for him self (Zumber d clown) in the entertainment industries in Nigeria. He was rated the best clown in Nigeria, He represent Nigeria in Ghana (2007) with prominent Nigeria comedian such as basket mouth, gordons, pastor goody goody and Orlando Julius. He as performed uncountable time with Alibaba, Basket mouth, Koffi, A.y, and 2face, jagbunlabi. And many more
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Statement
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God as been So good to me, it not by power not by might but by is mercy......
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Exhibitions
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ART EXHIBITONS Where the journey ends and begins Yusuf Grillo Art Gallery Yaba Lagos.2004. Park view Estate, Ikoy 2004. Ovie Brume Art foundation fund raising Akin Adesola Victoria Island Lagos. 2005 Our impression, Kalakriti group, Lalit kala Academy Mumbai India. 2005 Within our Grasp National exhibition National museum Onikan Lagos. 2005 Our impression, Kalakriti group, Safed Baradari Mumbai India. 2006 Salon Exhibition, Guiding light assembly Park view Estate Ikoyi Lagos. 2006 Abode of creativity salon exhibition Nimbus Art Gallery Ikoyi Lagos. 2006 Abode of creativity salon exhibition National Art theatre Lagos 2006 8th Art and Book festival, National museum Onikan Lagos. 2006, 2006 Crystalex production salon exhibition Afredo day spa Victoria Island Lagos,National exhibition National museum Onikan Lagos.
Commission work:- Barack Obama life history 1&2 (comic book)Litramed publication.. King and the master magictian 1&2 (comic book) Litramed publication.. `Eno' eradication of witch craft in Akua ibom state (story book)Cassava republic..Portrait of Oba Isolo.. Numerous story board for agencies
Schools:- Nathan primary school yaba 1980-1986.. Ransom kutti memorial gramma school yaba 1986-1992.. Eko boys High school 1994-1995.. Centre for Cultural study Unilag 1996.. Yaba tech 2003-2005.. Illustration workshop organize by British embercy in Abuja 2010
Awards:- Second prize in pencil drawing Centre for cultural studies Unilag 1990.. First prize in painting,(TREE FOR LIFE) both lagos and Nigeria. Conservation club 1994
Television program: - Africa Independent television "Kiddies Fact Tree" 1998-1999 with rev; Olufunke Alli.. * A,B,C, Treasure Land with Uncle ee, (TV series)..* "Lean and play Peter Piper" A release cd for kids.. * A,B,C, Wonder Land 2009....
Contact: - zumber1@yahoo.com 08023416083
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