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JOHN AFOLAYAN
Motherly Affection
© 2012 JOHN AFOLAYAN
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John O. Afolayan developed interest in Art right from his Childhood. He recieved his artistic training and scholastic exposures in Nigeria, Which he continues to develop constantly under the the influences of the Ultimate creative forces known as the ELOHA.
Born in Osogbo, a town in the region of Osun in Nigeria, John is committed to designing and blending the beauty of African tradition with contemporary graphics to express universal themes and history.
He is renown for his masterful touches in Paintings, Graphics, Woven Tapestry, Pannel works, Serigraphy, Computer Graphics, Installation Art and Advertorial signs.
John's work has been exhibited in some Galleries and public art exhibitions in Nigeria, Benin Republic, Ghana, Germany, Ukraine and United States of America.
John owns private art galleries in Osogbo(Nigeria), Badagry(Nigeria) and Porto-novo(Republic of Benin); where he gives workshops and exposes his works on a regular basis.
John is willing and ready to Take Art commisions, collaborate in developing Art projects and installations, work in partnership with Art Galleries, Institutes or Musseums; as long as the beauty of African traditions would be appreciated and promoted.
He is a member of Nigerian National Museum Society (ARTIST), Osogbo in Osun State, an executive member of Association of Tourism Practitionners of Nigeria (ATPN), Osun State Chapters, a member of Confedration of Osun State professional Artist, an official member of Missionary Arts Project Group, California, USA, a member of College Artist International, USA. I am also a member of the Friend of the Gallery, National Gallery of Arts, Nigeria; associate artist, vlad art group, moorpark, California, USA;
Forac Centre, Porto-novo, Rep. of Benin and a Liscense Member, Chatered Ministerial Association (CMA-Rc5074),Nigeria.Also an executive member of African Heritage Consolidation Institute, West Africa.
Studios of JOHN AFOLAYAN
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