Meet the Artist: The Art and Act of Abolore Sobayo
Abolore Sobayo is a man of many parts, painting, politics and fashion. He trained as fine artist at Yaba College of Technology, and his paintings have won critical acclaim. In 2006, he was the runner up at the Nigerian Fashion Show. And when he ventured…
Creating a “Room for Three” The Sobayo Abolore,Fashion,Art,Politics Exhibition
Every artist subjects him/herself to influences from existing norms, and subsequently, strives to create an identifiable personal signature. Such a signature redefines the artist: it is authentic, it is true to the artist, and represents a seamless amalgamation of technique, style and theme. It is…
Saving a Dying Culture. The Magic of the Aso-oke Exhibition
It was a rush of nostalgic feeling for me at the Aso-Oke, Woven Beauty Exhibition which was recently held at the Red Door Gallery Victoria island Lagos by Tunde Owolabi. It reawakened memories of my grandmother and her love for the priceless Aso Oke which…