Dr. OGUNFUWA, Timothy Olusola
Personal Statement
Dr. Timothy Olusola Ogunfuwa is a Nigerian painter, graphic designer, scholar, and educator with over four decades of experience in fine art practice, visual communication, and academic research. He holds a Ph.D. in Fine Art (Painting) (2015) and a Master of Technology in Fine Art (Painting) (2010) from Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Fine Arts (Graphic Design) from the University of Ife (now Obafemi Awolowo University), Ile-Ife, in 1984.He joined the University of Lagos as a full-time lecturer in 2013 after serving as a part-time lecturer between 2012 and 2013. He was on sabbatical at the Lagos State University of Science and Technology from 2024 to 2025.
Dr. Ogunfuwa is a member of the Society of Nigerian Artists (since 1987), attaining the rank of Master in 2020 and Fellow in 2023. He is also a member of the Lagos Studies Association (since 2019).
Prior to his academic career, he held several professional positions in visual communication, including Concept Manager at Taaf Communication Nig. Ltd. (2007–2013); Senior Visualiser and Partner at SOF & Company (1995–2005); Design Consultant for TheNews at Independent Communication Network Ltd. (1992–1994); Senior Illustrator/Designer at Concord Press of Nigeria Ltd. (1988–1992); Graphic and Page Layout Designer at Guardian Press (1985–1988); and Draughtsman/Textbook Illustrator at Ethiope Publishing Corporation (1984–1985).
His research focuses on conflict and resolution dynamics in art and artistic practice, particularly within Nigerian and diasporic contexts. His studio work explores the expressive potential of the free-flowing line. He also writes poetry and is currently preparing two collections—Painted Note and Other Poems and Dreams and Thoughts, the latter linked to his forthcoming solo exhibition, Vortexes in Poetic Painting.
Qualifications
- B.A. (Fine Arts) – Graphic Design Major (1984)
- M.Tech (Fine Art) – Painting (2010)
- Ph.D (Fine Art) – Painting (2015)
Selected Publications and Contributions to Knowledge
- Ogunfuwa, T. O. (2025). ‘The Expansion Range and Stifling Challenges of Art in the 21st Century: Nigeria in Perspective’. CONADEV: Journal of Society Nigeria Artists (SNA), 5(2), 151-165.A bi-annual journal of the Society of Nigerian Artists.
- Onipede, A. & Ogunfuwa, T.O. (2024). ‘Light and Lighting Aesthetics in Selected Contemporary Nigeria Paintings’. University of Jos Fine & Applied Arts Journal (UJFAAJ), 4(1), 184-205. A bi-annual journal of the Dept. of Fine & Applied Arts, University of Jos, Nigeria. ISSN: 2705-2923.ISSN: 0331-6831.
- Kalilu, R.O.R. & Ogunfuwa, T. O. (2023). ‘Spatio-Environmental Conflicts and Artistic Resolution: Case of Three Nigerian Diaspora Artists’. Lagos Notes and Records, (LNR) 29, 37-62.
- Ogunfuwa, T. O. (2023). “Music and Dance in KoladeOshinowo’sPaintings: A Thematic Study of the Allegory and Parody.” In K. Adeyemi & T. O. Ogunfuwa (Eds.), Visual Arts Trajectories: Kolade Oshinowo at 70. Alet Inspirationz Prints.
- Ogunfuwa, T. O. (2021). ‘The Relevance of Creativity Economics of Contemporary Nigerian Diaspora Art for Political Socialization’. In E. Aniche & T. Falola (Eds.), Rethinking Institutions, Processes and Development in Africa. Rowman & Littlefield. pp. 71-90. ISBN: 978-1-5381-5112-9 & 978-1-53815112-9 https://rowman.com/ISBN/9781538151129/Rethinking-InstitutionsProcesses-and-Development-in-Africa
