Esther Osayande

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Esther Osayande is an illustrator and painter. Born in St. Paul, MN, the artist attended the University of Minnesota studying Social Studies and Art. Osayande has had several commissions in the Twin Cities from businesses as well as the private sector.

Osayande has exhibited her art in Chicago, Atlanta, Los Angeles and several galleries in the Twin Cities including the Minneapolis Foundation, Hennepin County Gallery and General Mills. Other exhibitions, here in the Twin Cities include an ongoing display at Emerge Community Center and UROC. The artist mediums include water color, pastels, acrylics and found objects.

Osayande is a member of TAWU/ ROHO Collective artist group.

Artist Statement

I have been an active community artist for well over twenty years working in and for the community in regards to keeping art alive in our neighborhoods. I have worked with many other artists through numerous venues on a wide scope landscape of community projects. Through my art making, I have several permanent installations scattered throughout the Twin Cities commissioned by the private and public sector. I look forward to working as an artist on the AOC Project. I believe that this project will breathe a fresh breath of air in our communities… reviving once again the legacy of creativity that dwells in our neighborhoods and its diverse populations.