Am excited to showcase the artworks of contemporary nigerian artist: ayeola ayodeji awizzy.
contemporary nigerian artist
Nigeria produced spectacular
bronze sculptures along with delicate, yet bold ivory sculptures during
its most prolific times, roughly between the 15th to 18th centuries.
With thousands of years of artistic tradition behind them, today’s
visual artists draw on these ancient traditions for inspiration, while
expressing cultural and personal issues through various media in
strikingly contemporary works of art.
Very little purely abstract art is being produced, rather most pieces
of work have recognizable subject matter. Perhaps it is because there
really was no division between art and life for thousands of years in
Nigeria and elsewhere in Africa, that this continues today. It is also
difficult to make a statement about life and society with purely
abstract art. Modern Nigerian art is really not so much a matter of
making a statement as it is expressing what the artist is living and
experiencing. Frequently, contemporary Nigerian art has an organic flow
to it, as though it comes straight from the soul of the artist rather
than simply being a visual representation of reality. Flowing colors,
intricate patterns and boldly striking hues all bring to mind the
richness of tropical life. Even in the most painful expressions, a
vibrancy of life is seen in the paintings.
Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun: One of the most reputable Nigerian Contemporary Artist of our time, the scope and depth of Ayeola Ayodeji’s
Art interests are without precedent and his mind and personality seem
to us superhuman that we agree to his rating as the Nigerian Best
Painter of our time.
Early life
Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun was born to the family of Ayeola on the first of April in the early 80’s. He discovered his talent early and started drawing and painting, sculpting etc.
He
had his Primary School Education in Estate Primary School and proceeded
Ogba Grammar School for his Secondary School Education. He was so
popular among his pears for Excellence in Drawing and painting that he
became his Art Teachers choice.
He represented his secondary in competitions and came out first.
Ayeola Ayodeji represented the School then when Mirinda Came to the School to Showcase the good artworks of the school.
He was given special Art project during his Junior WAEC to paint the School Premises because of his special skills in painting.
Ayeola Ayodeji gained admission to Yaba College of Technology to study Art, he graduated with upper Credit.
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While in Yaba Tech: Out Door Drawing of Yusuf Grillo Building.
Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun in Life Drawing Class.
Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun in Life Painting Class.
Ayeola Ayodeji Painting Still Life.
Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun in Life Painting Class.
While in Yaba Tech: Ayeola Ayodeji Abiodun in Life Drawing Class.
After
his graduation from Yaba Colege of Technology he was posted to Edo
State for his NYSC (National Youth Service Commission) he served in the
Department of Painting under the School of Art and Design, Auchi
Polytechnic Edo State. He meet and paint the Governor of Edo State,
Speaker of Edo State (Zakawanu Garuba) and many other dignitaries of the
State.
Contemporary Artist Ayeola Ayodeji in a life drawing Session with Edo State Governor (Adams oshiomhole)
Contemporary Artist Ayeola Ayodeji presenting Drawing to Etsako West Local Government Chairman (Dr Oshinabo)
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Contemporary Artist Ayeola Ayodeji presenting portrait painting to The Rector Of Auchi Polytechnic (Dr. Filipha Idogho )
He
later worked in Tour Brokers International after his NYSC and rose to
the post of Head of ICT Department for both TBI and Emirates Holiday.
Ayeola Ayodeji paints till date:
Exhibitions.
2005 The Birth Art Exhibition (Billy Gallery)
2007 Beautiful Nigeria, Art scholars Initiative (A.S.I) National Arts Theatre Iganmu, Lagos Nigeria
2009 ADSA Exhibition (Yaba College of Technology)
2010 Art and Design Student Association Exhibition (Yaba College of Technology)
2010 Africa day art exhibition. An Exhibition sponsored by UBA BANK.
2011 NYSC National Art Exhibition
2011 Auchi Polytechnic Staff exhibition
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