Babalola Lawson

Babalola Lawson, the paint and ink painter fits perfectly into the Oshogbo school, an art movement that was revolutionary in its origins and practice, it became a seminal landmark in the annals of Nigeria Art History.

Under the tutelage and non-interfering guidance of the Bohemian ulli Beier and Susan Wenger- who later reincarnated as Adunni orisa- the school, made of informal artists were challenged to draw from within the innate talent pictures that soon gained global recognition, producing such famous name as Rufus ogundele, Femi Johnson to mention a name or two of the artists on its (movement) illustrious list. Babalola Lawson is the present worthy scion of the movement which has waned over the years, in reputation, appreciation and the attraction of students to it. His dexterous use of line, pattern, ink colour, ‘’decorative’’ motifs, and drawing, evoke a folkloric imagery, even when the pictures are of the present times.

Babalola Lawson, with no formal instruction in Art Education is a good artist-craftsman, producing arts works of distinguishing quality.

He has had a series of solo and group exhibition at home (Nigeria) and aboard.