TOBI SOROYE

Artist

BIOGRAPHY

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TOBI SOROYE is a Nigerian born creative artist with two decades Studio practicing experience, with specialization in Sculpture. His works are influenced by environment though not limited to the cultural affinity but driven by passion which led him into the exploration of various construction materials and other areas of specialization in art.

His works are mainly paintings, sculptures, Modern Signage, Architecture and metal fabrication with so much commitment to creativity, he has been able to work collaboratively with famous individuals and reputable institutions within Nigeria and international sphere.

Education
Bachelor of Fine Art Education, Obafemi Awolowo University, 2009
MFA Sculpture In view

Popular sculptures
Sculptural Bust of Hon. Justice Ayoola, 2011, Law Garden, Afe babalola University, Nigeria
Sculptural Bust of the Funder, 2019, White Rock Building, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria
Monumental Stone sculpture with the engraved  text ” WHITE ROCK” 2019, White rock building, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria.


Notable Signages
2009, Design of Logo and installation logo sculpture in metal, Gate, Afe Babalola University, Nigeria.
2018, Design and fabrication of illuminated signage at the Ekiti state New Governor’s Office building. Ekiti state, Nigeria.
2018, Design and fabrication of illuminated signage at Adekunle Fajuyi Memorial park. Ekiti state, Nigeria.

Architectural design and Fabrications
2023, Sutera Garden Design, construction of floor and installation of all items which are self fabricated  (garden seats, picnic bench, customized garden entrance, entrance and walk vase, railings with African motifs, entrance and walkway customized lamps, Modernized Game board facilities)
2021, NEXT Salon Facade design and installation with illuminated signage
2021, Product design (Modernised Mancala game facility)

EXHIBITIONS

These are a few Exhibitions attended

  • Alliance Francaise, Kwara state, Nigeria.2002
  • FESTAC 2022, Zanzinar, Tanzania.
  • Osun Osogbo festival UNESCO exhibition Nigeria.