Michael Shorunke
Nigeria
Michael Shorunke
Michael Shorunke
Artwork
Shorunke Michael Oluwatimileyin is a Nigerian artist whose practice spans drawing, painting, and sculpture, driven by a lifelong passion for creative expression. He earned a National Diploma in General Art from Yaba College of Technology, where he developed a strong foundation in artistic practice. An industrial training programme at Universal Studios of Art and mentorship under artist Femi Samuel Okediji further shaped his creative direction, encouraging experimentation while cultivating a distinctive visual language. His work blends abstract and figurative approaches to explore emotion, identity, and the human condition. Through thoughtful composition and expressive colour, Shorunke creates deeply personal works that invite reflection and emotional connection.
Shorunke Michael Oluwatimileyin is a Nigerian artist whose practice spans drawing, painting, and sculpture, driven by a lifelong passion for creative expression. He earned a National Diploma in General Art from Yaba College of Technology, where he developed a strong foundation in artistic practice. An industrial training programme at Universal Studios of Art and mentorship under artist Femi Samuel Okediji further shaped his creative direction, encouraging experimentation while cultivating a distinctive visual language. His work blends abstract and figurative approaches to explore emotion, identity, and the human condition. Through thoughtful composition and expressive colour, Shorunke creates deeply personal works that invite reflection and emotional connection.
"My work is emotionally raw yet intentionally composed—each piece shaped by a deep desire to give form to what we often feel but can’t explain. I sculpt from the inside out, letting instinct, memory, and symbolism guide the process."

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