Tolu Ayorinde is a Nigerian/American painter, illustrator and Art Educator in NewYork City. Born in, Nigeria, Tolu earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Art Education from Obafemi Awolowo University, formerly the University of Ife in Nigeria, and subsequently a Masters degree in School Building Leadership at CUNY ..City University of New York ( City College)

Striving for Emphasis, Movement and Rhythm, in his paintings, Tolu’s works are often motivated by scenes from nature, travel experiences and his insatiable curiosity about visual interpretations of history and folklore.
In addition to working on paper, canvas, and mixed-media, Tolu has explored and successfully incorporated bold painting knife technique to achieve texture effects in his works.

His paintings and illustrations are adorned with intricate use of color theory, especially in his depictions of historical accounts and also evidenced in his many personalized projects commissioned in his colorful abstract style.

Presently works as an Art Teacher in the New York City public school system.

Exhibitions/ Group shows:
Black History celebration of The Harlem Fine Arts Festival in February, 2024 and 2025 respectively at the Glass House, Manhattan NewYork City.
The Juneteenth Celebration by the Empower The Village Organization “ For The Love of Art” at the Montclair Museum, Montclair, New Jersey on the 14th and 15th of June, 2024.
Islip Arts Council, Long Island NY. Earth Show- May, 2025

West Hartford Arts League annual Arts Festival - May - June, 2025
ReImaginedbk , Brooklyn New York Art Show - May - June, 2025

Juneteenth Art Show- MtClair Museum, New Jersey June 20-23, 2025
Phenomenology Dream vs Reality Arts exhibition, Jamaica Center for Arts and Learning ( JCAL), NY. June 25 - July 21, 2025.
Patchworks - Patchogue Arts Gallery, New York July 2025
The Weight of Presence: Full gallery Solo exhibition at The African American Museum of Nassau County, New York. October 2025 - May, 2026.

Email: Tdstockltd@gmail.com
Website: www.Tedxeffect.com
Facebook: Tolu Ayorinde
Instagram: @Tolu2563
YouTube: @Tedex Studios
Tel: 1 917 325 6722.

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