The Race
The Race
Secure Payment
"The Race" is a captivating artwork by Solomon Omogboye, portraying a young boy on all fours, poised to embark on a running race. This image serves as a metaphor for life's journey, capturing the essence of determination and progress.
Solomon Omogboye, born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1982, is a gifted impressionist painter. His artistic journey began with formal studies in art and industrial design at the Lagos State Polytechnic, followed by a period of creative work at the Lagos National Theatre. In recognition of his exceptional talent, he received the AADS Best Artist of the Year award in 2007.
Prior to his relocation to South Africa in 2014, Omogboye dedicated six years to teaching art. He credits his prolific output to the influence of his mother, herself a teacher. His preferred mediums, including charcoal, pastel, acrylic, and oil on canvas, provide a canvas for his thoughts and ideas.
Omogboye's art has graced exhibitions in various locations, from Lagos and Johannesburg to Franschhoek and Théoule-sur-Mer, France. Characterized by bold, energetic brushwork and a talent for capturing playful human expressions, his work has garnered acclaim both locally and internationally, solidifying his position among Nigeria's leading artists.
For Omogboye, inspiration is found in the most unexpected places during his travels. His art reflects an ongoing journey of embracing imperfection and celebrating the intrinsic beauty within life's diverse experiences.
About Artist
About Artist
Solomon Omogboye is a gifted impressionist painter born in Lagos, Nigeria, in 1982. He studied art and industrial design at the Lagos State Polytechnic before starting work at the Lagos National Theatre. He won the AADS Best Artist of the Year award in 2007.
Omogboye worked as an art teacher for six years before moving to South Africa in 2014. "I've always been a prolific painter, encouraged by my mother, a teacher," he says. "My paintings reflect my thoughts, inspiration and ideas, using mainly charcoal, pastel, acrylic and oil on canvas.
Omogboye has exhibited his work in Lagos, Johannesburg, Franschhoek and in Théoule-sur-Mer, France. His bold, lively paintings, characterised by energetic, bold strokes and capturing playful expressions of human anatomy, have attracted local and international attention for many years, firmly settling him among Nigeria's leading artists.
"The beauty I see in every existence is my inspiration to paint," he says. "For me, painting is a practice of focusing intentions moment to moment – mirroring what life is really about."
This gifted and humble artist says he finds inspiration wherever he travels – and it's not always the obvious thing that catches his eye. "My paintings reflect what I continue to learn in life: that the only perfection is imperfection and the appreciation of what is."
Shipping Information
Shipping Information
ROLLED & TUBE
This safe and cost-effective packaging is our preferred packaging option. We'll remove the canvas from the stretcher frame and roll it up into this sturdy and protective cardboard tube for shipping. Upon delivery, simply have the canvas re-stretched at your local framer.FLAT-PACKED / BOXED
We package the artwork on its stretcher frame or in a frame. The artwork is securely bubble-wrapped and packed into a sealed cardboard box. This option offers good protection of your artwork while in-transit, without the additional cost associated with custom-crating.
CUSTOM-CRATED

We build a custom-crate specifically to provide the best protection for your artwork. However, it's also the most costly option. We recommend custom-crates for the transportation of fragile artworks such as sculptures, ceramics and very large painting
Return Policy
Return Policy
In the unlikely event that you are not entirely satisfied with your art purchase, we offer you additional peace of mind with our 100% Customer Satisfaction Guarantee. Our full money back 10 day Return Policy applies for online purchases only. If you feel you need to return your artwork, for whatever reason, you can notify us within 10 (ten) days of your purchase, return the item to us and receive a full refund.
Share
How we ship & deliver
Artwork rolled in a tube
This safe and cost-effective packaging is our preferred packaging option. We'll remove the canvas from the wooden stretcher frame and roll it up into this sturdy and protective cardboard tube for shipping.
IMPORTANT: Rolled artworks will need to be re-stretched at your local framer.
How we ship & deliver
Flat-packed artwork
We package the artwork on its stretcher frame or frame. The artwork is securely bubble-wrapped and packed into a sealed cardboard box. This option offers good protection of your artwork while in-transit, without the additional cost associated with custom-crating.
How we ship & deliver
Custom Crated Artwork
We build a custom-crate specifically to provide the best protection for your artwork. However, it's also the most costly option. We recommend custom-crates for the transportation of fragile artworks such as sculptures, ceramics and very large paintings.
-
Certified Authentic Art
Certified Authentic Art
-
10 Day Return Policy
10 Day Return Policy
-
Insured Shipments
Insured Shipments
-
Established in 1987
Established in 1987
-
World Wide Delivery
World Wide Delivery