Temitope Ogunseitan
| Temitope Ogunseitan | |
|---|---|
| Born | Temitope Ayobami Ogunseitan Lagos, Nigeria |
| Other names | TP4STYLE |
| 🏫 Education | Yaba College of Technology |
| 💼 Occupation | |
| Notable work | Vampire on Vacation(2024), The Art of Fashion(2025) |
| 🏅 Awards | Portrait of Britain |
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Temitope Ayobami Ogunseitan, known professionally as TP4STYLE, is a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary visual artist, and creative director based in the United Kingdom. He is known for his multidisciplinary approach to fashion, photography, digital art, and visual storytelling, often exploring themes of heritage, culture, identity, sustainability, and African representation in contemporary art. He weaves together African heritage and contemporary British experience, drawing inspiration from history, everyday life, and the lived experiences of people within and across communities.[1]
His works have been exhibited at the National Portrait Gallery in London, Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff, and the National Library of Wales, where examples are held in the permanent collection.[2] He has also exhibited at Firstsite Museum in Colchester, JCDecaux billboards across the United Kingdom, as well as in other galleries and public spaces.[3][4]
Early life and education
Temitope was born in Lagos but hails from Osun State. He developed an interest in art, fashion, and creative expression from an early age. He earned his Degree in General Art from the School of Art, Design, and Printing at Yaba College of Technology in Lagos.
He later specialised in digital painting and three‑dimensional design training at Sporedust Animation Studios, recognised as Nigeria's first formal animation studio. He was among the early members of its founding team. He also worked as a comic colourist with Pedacomic, widely regarded as Nigeria's leading comic book publisher in 2020.[5]
Career
Temitope began his fashion career in 2010 as a personal thrift vintage collector from Bend Down Select Markets in Nigeria.
People got attracted by his sense of fashion, and how he was able to recreate good designs from preloved outfits. He later became a personal shopper, fashion stylist, and wardrobe manager for public figures and Celebrities in Nigeria. He bought his collections from the most popular Lagos thrift markets, from Aswani to Ladipo, then moved to Yaba, and finally ended up at Katangua.[6]
He founded Drippcity NG Creative Space, which is one of the independent creative hubs in the region, and was established to provide training and clear career pathways for young artists. In 2017, he started a creative Tour alongside his friend LynoArtworld, going to schools and slums across Nigeria, organising and delivering art workshops for youths. The initiative attracted an award and a letter of recognition from the Ogun state Governor.[7]
From 2018 onwards, he worked closely with leading arts institutions and galleries, including Iwalewa Gallery, Mydrim Gallery, Alliance Française, and Kokopelli Africa Gallery. Through these partnerships, he secured exhibition opportunities and professional placements for graduates and trainees from his programmes, helping new practitioners enter the arts sector.
Career in the UK
In 2023, he relocated to the United Kingdom with his wife, and He began volunteering with AfricanWelsh News, facilitating workshops and art education sessions at Loudon Square in Cardiff designed to support new arrivals, immigrants integrating into the United Kingdom local systems and culture.
He developed a belief that art belongs to everyone and should never be confined solely within buildings. Finding early access to formal gallery spaces limited, he created a working method combining hand‑painted textiles and clothing design with live public performance, first presented in Cardiff city centre and later across central London. One such performance was observed and acknowledged by Liara Barusi, founder of Jukebox Collective, leading to his appointment within the core team, where he delivers workshops and contributes to the development of museum and film projects.[8]
He has collaborated and contributed internationally and locally with Artists and Creative photographers. Among his major projects and collaborations is the award-winning Portrait of Britain 2024‑25, which formed part of the series Studio CF: Colour Theory, created alongside photographer Michael Tiedke and displayed nationwide, including on public billboards operated by JCDecaux.[9][10]
He hosted a solo exhibition, The Art of Fashion, in 2025, and it brought together digital work, printed textiles, and live performance, centred on participatory storytelling, community, and collaborations. The Exhibition featured his past and present projects and explained the connections between his Art & Design practices. He worked with creative photographer Taiye Omokore on Dyfodol Du – Portrait & Power, commissioned by the National Library of Wales and now preserved within its permanent holdings. He has exhibited alongside artists represented by KEI London Art Agency, taking part in a group show in 2024 featuring Dangerosa and other established British Art practitioners. In 2025, he received funding through UA in the UK from the Mayor of London for an exhibition for Designers and artists in Westminster, and in 2024, delivered commissioned work and performances for Butetown Carnival at the Wales Millennium Centre.[11][12]
Community development
Alongside his studio and exhibition work, Temitope Works with Jukebox Collective and sustainable studios in Cardiff, serving as Lead Facilitator, designing and delivering workshops covering digital painting, storyboarding, mood‑board development, textile methods, and illustration, alongside applied skills in industry‑standard software such as Procreate and Photoshop.
In 2024, he established Art in the Park UK in partnership with Cathays Youth Community Centre in Cardiff. Operating as an inclusive charity‑led activity, it brings free creative learning to young people and individuals with additional learning needs, transforming public parks into safe spaces where skills are developed and confidence built, to support positive development and reduce youth involvement in crime.
Currently, he holds the post of Creative Wellbeing Lead with Essex County Council, delivering arts‑based interventions in hospitals, care homes, and community centres to support mental health and recovery. He also serves as Volunteer Curatorial and Gallery Assistant at Firstsite Museum Colchester, an institution within Arts Council England's National Portfolio.[11]
Recognitions
His practice and work have been featured in the British Journal of Photography, Vanguard Allure, Bold Journey magazine, Ourculturemag, Fab magazine, and Pulse Nigeria.[13][14]
References
- ↑ "COLOUR, CULTURE AND DIGITAL CANVAS:TEMITOPE OGUNSEITAN (TP4STYLE) AT THE SB ART GROUP EXHIBITION, LONDON". This Day. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "PORTRAIT & POWER: HOW TP4STYLE'S AFRO-WELSH VISION ENTERED THE PERMANENT ARCHIVE OF THE NATIONAL LIBRARY OF WALES". This Day. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Sharrock, Lee (2026-06-11). "Culturalee Emerging Artist Spotlight – Temitope Ogunseitan". Culturalee. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Khan, Tabish (2026-06-13). "Heritage, culture and identity: the art of TP4STYLE". Our Culture. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Okogba, Emmanuel (2026-06-01). "Temitope Ogunseitan's OBA: Reflections of a King in Walking Canvas". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "Meet Temitope Ogunseitan - Bold Journey Magazine". boldjourney.com. Archived from the original on 2025-07-18. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Nwafor (2025-04-21). ""DrippByTP4": Designer Temitope Ogunseitan overcoming chaos with creativity". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ CHIOMA (2025-06-08). "Temitope Ayobami Ogunseitan: Advancing Sustainable Fashion". Vanguard Allure. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Ajiboye, Kayode (2025-02-03). "From Sustainable Studios To The National Portrait Gallery: TP4STYLE'S Colour Theory Makes Its Mark On Britain". Independent Newspaper Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ Wales, University of South. "Documentary Photography student's striking image wins Portrait of Britain competition". University of South Wales. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ 11.0 11.1 "Meet Temitope Ogunseitan | Fashion stylist/visual Artist – SHOUTOUT COLORADO". shoutoutcolorado.com. 2024-06-04. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "When Art Leaves the Wall: TP4STYLE's Wearable Vision at Vampire on Vacation, London - P.M. News". Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "The Conclave Club: A global hub of creativity and innovation". Pulse Nigeria. 2024-06-28. Retrieved 2026-06-24.
- ↑ "https://pob7winners.1854.photography/?utm_campaign=bjn106~website~landing_page~6_jan_2025~pob~bjn106&utm_medium=landing_page&utm_source=website". pob7winners.1854.photography. Retrieved 2026-06-24. External link in
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