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Osio Diafe is a distinctive visual artist who hails from the Niger-Delta region of Nigeria, n Delta State precisely. He graduated from the prestigious University of Lagos and is now a full-time studio artist. Osio has participated in several group exhibitions, notably "Art for a Cause," which aimed to support IDPs, ( internally displaced persons) from northeastern Nigeria affected by various insurgency attacks. His work is characterized by a rich, colorful, and vibrant impressionist and expressive style, reflecting his unique perspective and artistic vision. He is a painter and an addictive sketcher. His mediums are mainly acrylic and water color. His works are mainly figurative and tells the story of everyday life, of everyday people, beauty, moods and philosophy. Brush strokes and impasto are his basic approach to every beautiful piece of art he creates. His inspiration comes from everyday people, the basic simple things of life, happiness, rhythm, movements, thoughts, etc

Artist statement: My paintings encompasses beauty and moods. Art is life and life has a rhythm. To create happiness, love and beauty on canvas.