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Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

Nigerian, b. 1995
Esther Oyeyemi is a distinctive multidisciplinary contemporary artist who bridges personal memory and universal themes. Born in Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria, in April 1995, her passion for art was evident from a young age, leading her to experiment with diverse mediums of expression. Esther's art profoundly explores dualism, identity, and memory, often reflecting her childhood experiences. She uses acrylics to craft vivid narratives that blur the boundaries between the tangible and the intangible, inviting viewers to engage with the dialogue between the subconscious and the environment. Esther holds a Nigerian Certificate in Education in painting and graphic arts from Emmanuel Alayande College of Education and a Bachelor's degree in Fine and Applied Arts Education from Obafemi Awolowo University. Her work has been featured in several exhibitions, including the Lasgidi Art Exhibition, the Art Arising Virtual Exhibition by Alliance51, and the Life in My City Art Festival, where she emerged among the top 100 Nigerian artists in 2022. She also participated in a virtual group exhibition at Harmer Gallery, London, in 2023. Currently residing in Oyo State, Esther's art bridges her personal journey and collective human experiences.
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Artist: Esther Oyeyemi
Tapestry of Beauty (Anike) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Tapestry of Beauty (Anike) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

Esther OyeyemiTapestry of Beauty (Anike) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, 2023

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Tapestry of Beauty (Anike) 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

Esther OyeyemiTapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, 2023

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Tapestry of Beauty (Arike) 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

My Beloved Business 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Women, Sheep Herds
My Beloved Business 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Women, Sheep Herds

Esther OyeyemiMy Beloved Business 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Women, Sheep Herds, 2024

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

My Beloved Business 2 -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Women, Sheep Herds

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Tapestry of Beauty (Agbeke) 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Tapestry of Beauty (Agbeke) 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

Esther OyeyemiTapestry of Beauty (Agbeke) 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, 2023

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Tapestry of Beauty (Agbeke) 4 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm
Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm

Esther OyeyemiBeneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm, 2025

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 1 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait
Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

Esther OyeyemiTapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, 2023

$1,120Sale Price|20% Off

Tapestry of Beauty (Asake) 1 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Budding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature
Budding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature

Esther OyeyemiBudding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature, 2023

$760Sale Price|20% Off

Budding Bond - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Twins, Nature

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Queen (Series I) Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary 21st Century Art
Queen (Series I) Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary 21st Century Art

Esther OyeyemiQueen (Series I) Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary 21st Century Art, 2022

$1,920Sale Price|20% Off

Queen (Series I) Acrylic on Canvas, Contemporary 21st Century Art

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

I am that strong girl that would make it through the worst, I am born with glitter in my veins; I am that fearless girl, the one who would dare to do anything, I am that independent girl that would thrive; I am that girl who will never back down; I am a queen, and I am just enough. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Esther Oyeyemi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

You Are Me: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed
You Are Me: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed

Esther OyeyemiYou Are Me: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed, 2022

$1,450Sale Price|20% Off

You Are Me: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Some people are short, and others are tall, Yet you are reflections of them all! The great big stars that are in the sky, Have the same twinkle that's in you...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic, Canvas

Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm
Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm

Esther OyeyemiBeneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm, 2025

$600Sale Price|20% Off

Beneath The Sky, Among The Stalks 2 -21st Century, Contemporary Figurative, Farm

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

My Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women
My Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women

Esther OyeyemiMy Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women, 2024

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

My Beloved Business -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Animal, Herds Women

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Acrylic

Queen II: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 21st Century
Queen II: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

Esther OyeyemiQueen II: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 21st Century, 2022

$2,280Sale Price|20% Off

Queen II: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, 21st Century

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authent...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Pillow Play: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed
Pillow Play: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed

Esther OyeyemiPillow Play: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed, 2022

$1,800Sale Price|20% Off

Pillow Play: Contemporary Acrylic Painting on Canvas, Unframed

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Ibadan, Oyo

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) We forget what it is like to laugh, to play, we forget what it is like to exist in moments of joy. Playfulness is an attitude of pure glee, playing is curiosity in action, approaching each moment as new, full of beautiful possibility, of imagination. It's a grace and laughter even when falling and crawling It uses our bodies, hearts, minds, and spirits to explore the world around us with kindness and awe. But we often forget this because of worries and anxiety We need to remember to play. About Artist Esther Oyeyemi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Canvas, Acrylic

Budding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
Budding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting

Esther OyeyemiBudding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting, 2023

$900

Budding Bonds - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Boston, MA

Budding Bonds 16.0 x 20.0 x 1.5, 2.0 lbs Acrylic on canvas Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "Budding bond In this heartfelt artwork, I portrayed two little girls kneel on a lush carpet of grass, their eyes filled with innocence and wonder. With hands joined together, they delicately cradle a vibrant bunch of flowers, their shared treasure. The soft sunlight filtering through the foliage create a serene scene, capturing the beauty of childhood friendship and the simple joy found in nature's gifts. The artwork encapsulates a moment of unity and discovery as the two girls bond over the delicate beauty of the flowers they hold." About the Artist: Esther Oyeyemi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

Supplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting
Supplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting

Esther OyeyemiSupplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting, 2022

$3,770

Supplications I - Contemporary Figurative Spiritual Painting

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Boston, MA

A World in Her Hand 48.0 x 48.0 x 1.5, 3.0 lbs Acrylic on canvas Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "'Supplication' is a series of artworks that delve into the complex interplay between humanity and the divine. The series explores the universal theme of earnestly seeking assistance, guidance, or solace from a higher power. Each piece encapsulates the raw emotions of vulnerability, humility, and reliance on the unseen forces that shape our lives. Whether through abstract symbolism or intricate representations." About the Artist: Esther Oyeyemi...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

A World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting
A World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting

Esther OyeyemiA World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting, 2024

$3,770

A World in Her Hand - Contemporary Figurative Childhood Painting

By Esther Oyeyemi

Located in Boston, MA

A World in Her Hand 48.0 x 48.0 x 1.5, 3.0 lbs Acrylic on canvas Hand signed by artist Artist's Commentary: "'A World in Her Hand' beautifully captures the essence of a little girl's exploration of her creative abilities and the limitless possibilities that lie within her grasps." About the Artist: Esther...

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21st Century and Contemporary Contemporary Esther Oyeyemi Figurative Paintings

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Acrylic

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Find a wide variety of authentic Esther Oyeyemi figurative paintings available for sale on 1stDibs. You can also browse by medium to find art by Esther Oyeyemi in acrylic paint, paint, synthetic resin paint and more. Much of the original work by this artist or collective was created during the 21st century and contemporary and is mostly associated with the contemporary style. Not every interior allows for large Esther Oyeyemi figurative paintings, so small editions measuring 16 inches across are available. Esther Oyeyemi figurative paintings prices can differ depending upon medium, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $900 and tops out at $3,770, while the average work can sell for $2,357.