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Segun Ajao

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Figurative artist exploring spirit, identity & survival
Creator of the Afro-stylized sculpture brows
📍 Ibadan, Nigeria
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Beyond the surface lies the real story.
My work is deeply rooted in exploring human identity, spirit, and the unseen dimensions of our experiences. The signature sculptural eyebrows in my figures aren’t just aesthetic they represent oju inu, the inner eye, intuition, and a deeper kind of sight.
Realism meets conceptual abstraction to reflect how we feel, perceive, and exist beyond the physical. 🎨
Grateful for the journey and the continuous growth.

#mystroartz @mystroartz #contemporaryafricanart #figurativeart #visualart #africanidentity @itouchecrafts @yenwagallery @art.innovation.gallery @elitheartcurator @tribesartafrica @curatoronthego by @mystroartz

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MICRONS EXHIBITION ARTIST: SEGUN AJAO

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Segun Ajao us a Nigeria visual artist whose work centers on human figures, Uniquely characterized by abstract, sculpture-like eyebrows a symbolic feature that has become the hallmark of his style. These abstract forms represent a deeper kind of slight: the internal gaze, intuition, and emotional perception drawing inspiration from African identity, contemporary expression, and spiritual introspection, Segun fuses realism with conceptual abstraction.
His figure often appear mid-thought or mid-transition, capturing the tension between seen and unseen, voice and silence, flesh and form. Through his work, Segun invites the viewer into a quite dialogue with the self asking what we see when we look beyond the physical. His art has become not just a visual experience, but a mirror for self-reflection and personal truth.

Exhibition Opens: 30th April, 2026 by @mystroartz

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6 months ago

Meet Segun Ajao, a Nigerian visual artist whose work fuses realism and abstraction to reveal the unseen layers of human experience.

His signature style — those bold, sculpture-like eyebrows, symbolises the internal gaze: intuition, emotion, and self-discovery.

Swipe through this carousel to step into his world, read full feature article for the deeper story.
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#nigerianart #artistspotlight #art #artnativ #artistrywithoutborders by @mystroartz

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a year ago

IBADAN ARE YOU READY!!!!!

We are about to make HISTORY!

The Guinness World Record for the longest Hour of drawing!

Venue: Ibadan North Local Govt. Car Park, Agodi Gate Road, Ibadan
📅 Date: November 23rd – 29th, 2026.

Click the link in bio to join the project.

#explore #GWR by @mystroartz

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2 days ago

Be part of history!

We’re calling on all comedians, musicians, dancers, spoken word artists, and creatives to pull up and showcase their talent live at the Guinness World Record 150-Hour Longest Marathon Drawing by @MystroArtz!

📍 Venue: Ibadan North Local Govt. Car Park, Agodi Gate Road, Ibadan
📅 Date: November 23rd – 29th, 2026.

Click the link in bio to join the project.

#explore #gwr #gwr_art_gallery by @mystroartz

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3 days ago

Title:Easy to Conceive, Heavy to Birth (Series II) 🌿✨
Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size:30cm X 36cm
Artist: SEGUN AJAO
yr:26

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What starts as a clear, effortless vision in the mind (ojú inú) begins to take physical form. Dreaming up the masterpiece is light work; dragging it out of the abstract and onto the canvas is where the real weight begins.

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@oluwoleomofemi.studio @artibaa_gallery @trart.gallery @sachsgallery @constanceandsonsgallery @ooa.gallery @yenwagallery #drawing #art #painting @asaleke_ @badrutemitayo_ @curatoronthego @elitheartcurator @tribesartafrica @rodneyasikhia @_oreoluwaalabi @the.curatorsproject @artcollectorworld @nordicartcollector @jg_art_collector2 @blackcollectorsgallery @lestermarksartcollection @artcollectorhomes @artcollectorsinc @the_art_collectors_society by @mystroartz

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Title: Easy to Conceive, Heavy to Birth 🌻(I)
Medium: acrylic on canvas
Size: 30cm X 42cm
Yr:26

Imagining a grand vision inside the mind (ojú inú) is effortless and bright. But dragging that abstract dream into the physical world? That demands raw grit, heavy lifting, and relentless labor.

What dream are you grinding to bring to life right now? 👇

#mystroartz #contemporaryart #ojúinú #studiovibes #artseries by @mystroartz

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6 days ago

@geraldyn__ Is rooting for Mystro Arts as he attempts the Guinness World Record for the Longest Hour of Drawing!

November 23rd to 29th 2026! We break the record!

#guinnessworldrecords by @mystroartz

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10 days ago

Hi guys Artist Smith here ✌️

Supporting Mystro Arts for Guinness World Record for the Longest Hour of Drawing!

November 23rd to 29th 2026

Agodi Gate Car Park!

Click link in bio to join the movement!

#explore by @mystroartz

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11 days ago

The Creative Director of TOF has pledged his support!

Let's bring this home!

#guinnessworldrecords #longestdrawingmarathon #globalart #gwr by @mystroartz

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12 days ago

Ibadan Kini sho re?😍@guinnessworldrecords The day is near as Mystro Artz is about to break record and set record in the world 🌍
We huge and call everyone attention to this great events that will be happening live in the city of ibadan Nigeria 🇳🇬

As we need your love and support with a great sponsorship

@guinnessworldrecords @nescafe @cocacola_ng @gtbank @tonyoelumelu @mazitundeednut @instablog9ja @gossipmilltv @yabaleftonline @donjazzy @funkejenifaakindele @odunomoadekola @iteledicon01 by @mystroartz

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