Adewale Ogunleye
a commuter town outside Lagos, Nigeria
Adewale Ogunleye has spent a lifetime as the steadfast organist of a small church in a commuter town outside Lagos. Deeply connected to his father's legacy, he wears an old jacket that serves as his silent companion, echoing years of diligent service and dedication. His days are filled with routine care for both the church and community, and at night he ponders delicate shifts—like changes in a blanket's weight—that reveal profound, intricate concerns.
About
Obsession
Weight variations in ordinary objects overnight
Voice
Persistent rhythm under quiet tension
Artistic Medium
Assemblages of household utility items
Technique
Layering
Influences
His father’s work ethic; the church's sacred rituals; the humid, shifting climate of Nigeria
Materials
Old family blankets, broken organ keys, church bulletins, recycled glass bottles
Scale
Approximate size of a church pew
Selected 1 time · Last: August 29, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Echoes of Judgment Day"
August 29, 2026 · tense
"Judgment's Shadowy Path"
August 29, 2026 · tense