Olanase Elijah is a visual artist. He focuses on abstract painting, both figurative and portraiture. He tells Malimbe he aims to always create unique art. He adds: “The purpose of my works is to touch people’s lives positively.” Elijah is the winner of the 2022 Award of Excellence in India.
He has participated in many exhibitions, including the 2017 Life in my City Exhibition in Enugu. We had the chance of showcasing some of Elijah’s artworks, showing how much of a brilliant artist he is. You can see some his works in our latest edition here.