Olamide Ogunade Olisco

Olamide Ogunade, known as Olisco, is a Nigerian artist whose portraits combine charcoal, graphite and acrylic to capture the rhythm of life in contemporary African society. His work explores skin as a surface of identity, using tone and texture to reflect individuality and emotion. The recurring bubbles that appear across his compositions serve as symbols of pressure, release and the temporary nature of struggle. Drawing from his surroundings and daily encounters, Olisco’s detailed approach invites viewers to look closely and reflect on the resilience and energy that define his world.