Artist's Bio

Artist's Self Portrait II

Artist's Self Portrait II

Artist's Photo

Artist's Photo

Artist's Self Portrait I

Artist's Self Portrait I

Artist's Bio

Olusayo Ajetunmobi aka Ajet is a multidisciplinary artist whose work explores cultural memory. The art of Ajet is characterized by bold colours, intricate details, and a sense of whimsy. Her paintings often show Nigerian customs in playful combinations with distinct elements of the contemporary. Ajet began working as a picture book illustrator in 2017 and has since illustrated eight published picture books. She has also collaborated with several NGOs to create illustrations for social impact and change, with a focus on women's issues. In addition to her visual art, Ajet is also a folklorist and performance artist. She crafts new folktales, to make up for ancient oral African folktales that are forgotten. She published two original folktales, including "Just One Bite" which was published as a part of the Okada Books "Write the Future" literacy initiative in 2019. Ajet made her debut as a performance artist in 2023 at the New Culture Studio, Ibadan, with "The Rebirth of Venus"; an exploration of ritualistic femininity. Ajet is actively involved in capacity building; offering support to aspiring children's books illustrators and artists, through workshops and mentorships. She facilitated a Picture Book workshop at the Pa Gya! Literary Festival 2023.

Today, Ajet is exploring themes of playfulness using acrylic paint.