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 | Biography: I was born in Iseyin, Nigeria in 1967, my first exposure to the arts and crafts that would become my life’s work came at the hands of my grandmother. A master in Indigo processes and decorative sewing, she taught me from the age of seven while passing along the rich cultural history behind these skills. The Yoruba civilization of Nigeria has been known for producing superior artisans since the tenth century and has retained this ability through educational storytelling in the oral tradition. Their depiction of true to life figures and situations in art predates their European counterparts by 400 years. With a solid foundation in Yoruba aesthetic, I began a Western style education through primary, secondary, Government Technical College and the Institute of Management Technology in Nigeria, toward a degree in Fine Art. Upon graduation, I started as an apprentice at the famed Nike Center for Art and Culture in Osogbo, Osun State. Here I concentrated in the disciplines of wood sculpture, reverse appliqué, embroidery and quilting. At Nike, I changed my focus from Western European modernism to develop my own interpretation of traditional arts, such as using batik on rice paper and Fabric. After sharpening my skills at Nike and also mastering traditional Yoruba dance, drum language and fire rituals, I decided to educate others. I focus primarily on painting and sculpture, but also hold educational workshops on the Yoruba civilization. I also run the gallery business. Established in Nigeria, I began to travel to different cities worldwide sharing the beauty of my culture through personal interpretation in painting and performance. I have toured the United States extensively, holding workshops in schools, universities and community centers, my work can currently be seen in several local shops and galleries. Country: USA Birthyear: JANUARY 26TH, 1967 Galleries: January 2005-
Black Art Studio
Design Center
418 Cerrillos Rd
Santa Fe, New Mexico
August 2004-March 2005
The Eatery
979 West Alameda
Santa Fe, NM
505.466.8424
July 2004
Folk Art Museum
Santa Fe, New Mexico
February-March 2004
Borders Books and Music Cafe
Sanbusco Center
500 Montezuma Ave Ste 108
Santa Fe, NM
505.954.4707
January 2004
Women's Health Services
901 West Alameda St
Santa Fe, NM
December 2003
Tybee Satin Davis Gallery
Santa Fe Public Library
November 2003
Borders Books and Music Cafe
Santa Fe, NM
September 2003
Marketplace Natural Grocery
Santa Fe, NM
August 2003
Folk Art Museum of New Mexico - Guest artist Indigo workshop
Santa Fe, NM
June-October 2003
Santa Fe Artist's Market
Santa Fe, NM
June-August 2003
Cleopatra's Cafe
Santa Fe, NM
June 2003
Bantu Camp at Synergia - Exhibition and drumming
Madrid, NM
Blue Moon Used Books and Tapes
Santa Fe, NM
May 2003
Marketplace Natural Grocery
Santa Fe, NM
Black Arts Studio
Santa Fe, NM
April-May 2003
Emerging Artist Gallery
Santa Fe, NM
February 2002-
Dudu Arts Studio
Santa fe, NM
February 2002-August 2003
LewAllen Contemporary
Santa Fe, NM
Dudu Gallery
Oshogbo, Nigeria
Judith Klein Gallery, Inc.
New York, NY
Magic Gallery (group show)
New York, NY
Hut Gallery
Brooklyn, NY
Putnam Child Development Center (group show)
Brooklyn, NY
Youth Collective Center
Brooklyn, NY
African Shrine
Brooklyn, NY
Commonwealth Institute and Museum
London UK
Iwalewa Haus (group show)
Berlin, Germany
Skoto Gallery (group show)
New York, NY
Nike Gallery
Oshogbo, Nigeria
Media: mixed media Style: abstract Subjects: people, portraits and characters |
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