Brief Introduction

Born in 1997.

Hello, my name is Olaoluwa Akinsola, but I go by the pseudonym AKINVIEW. I am an emerging artist who works in the mediums of digital and oil painting. I create works that take viewers on a visual journey that hopefully gives them a different perspective on how they see the world or think about a concept.

My pieces place African American subjects in different environments/scenes that explore the relationships between nature, technology, and futurism. I want my work to appeal visually, while at the same time encouraging conversations and communicating important ideas. This mission is inspired by the old stories that our grandparents and ancestors used to tell us, that both entertained us and imparted wisdom into our lives.

As a digital and oil painter, I acknowledge the differences of both mediums, but also enjoy the benefits that each medium provides. With the changing times, I have pivoted fully into oil painting, and I am enjoying every bit of this versatile medium. I am based in Maryland.