Joseph Odoyon Oluwasegun (b.1993) is a lagos-based painter whose practice blends surrealism and African aesthetics to navigate identity, self acceptance, and societal narratives; grounding the abstract in cultural resonance. A graduate of Yaba College of Technology, he studied painting in the Faculty of Art, Design and Printing.
His creative evolution began with are cognition of art's infinite scope; workshops and experimentation in digital spaces sharpened his dual fluency in both traditional and modern methods, asynthes is that ultimately revealed his signature technique, "SCARIFISM".
This technique is rooted in the textured tribal marks (ila) of ancient Ife sculptures and the raw, expressive forms of Nok art. Through deliberate scratches, bold silhouettes, and stark monochromatic textures, Joseph creates a visual dialogue between pieces. "SCARIFISM" ties his practice to African traditions, where marks hold meaning: on architecture as identity, on skin as beauty, and metaphorically, on every person as evidence of lived experiences. These scars, physical or emotional, uplifting or painful, become surreal bridges between the work and the viewer, inviting shared stories rather than solitary interpretation.
Joseph's work have been featured in several national and international exhibitions including ArtX 2025, Gallery Fresco, SOTO Gallery and "Harlem Fine Art Show", New York to name a few.