Naomi Oyeniyi

(b. 1992) is a contemporary Nigerian artist whose emotionally resonant figurative practice investigates the intimate relationship between perception, memory, and lived experience. A graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, where she earned a degree in Fine and Applied Arts (Painting), Oyeniyi creates layered oil-on-canvas compositions that blend realism, impressionism, and surrealism. Her meticulous use of palette knife and brushwork generates fractured yet unified forms—mirroring the internal landscapes of thought, belief, and desire.

Drawing from psychology, spirituality, and socio-cultural inquiry, her paintings function as quiet yet potent explorations of the human condition. She employs the figure not only as subject, but as vessel—through which empathy is nurtured and layered narratives emerge. With each work, Oyeniyi invites viewers into an introspective space where the boundaries between self and society dissolve.

A dedicated changemaker and educator, Oyeniyi served as a Fellow with Teach for Nigeria, teaching in underserved communities. In 2020, she represented Nigeria as the International Visual Art Painting Winner for the African Union Feminist Program, affirming her ability to connect across cultures through visual storytelling. She is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) and the Female Artists Association of Nigeria (FEAAN).

Her recent exhibitions include See What Your Thoughts Manifest (Solo, 2023), International Women’s Day Exhibition (2024), Destiny II (2021), and Eve at GAIA House (2022). Naomi’s work continues to function as a catalyst for dialogue, healing, and collective reflection—anchoring her presence in Rotation 1 as a voice of transformation and vulnerability in contemporary African art.