₦airaland Forum

Great Ife!

Nothing African/ Yoruba in the design. Expected to see a traditional design mixed with sophistication. Nice move anyways

wellmax: I celebrate my friend and fellow Great Ife Alumni Eyinade Adedotun for this feat.
Goro I see you hahaha
gorociano

Of the Greatest Ife!

In Miami, a kid of not less than ten yrs old once asked me if lions, tigers, snakes, bush animals live with us in Africa. He was probably asking based on what the parents and/or teachers and books have fed him with. I actually told him that he was very right. Maybe i should have taken the pain to enlighten him, but whats the point!

MailSA: Pls don't quote people wrongly! Mr Nwodo said "I acknowledge the presence of former head of state Gen Yakubu Gowon, I remembered how he gave us seats after the civil war when we were sitting on blocks to learn in our classrooms in his bid to recocile all agrieved." That means Gowon provided seats for them to stop sitting on blocks. Stop inciting people!

Op has been busted if the quoted comment is true ( it sounds more genuine to me).

If it is possible to remain in my mother's womb, I will choose that option. On a more serious note, my location will determine_ I will choose 12 if I reside in Africa because I will be blind to the ills of the society, a place where you only exist without living, a place where 'luck' is most effective. I will choose 35 if I reside in a Western Country because I would just get the best out of life in an environment where sanity thrives, hardwork pays and there is respect for life.

biafranqueen: Joe88 it is beautiful! Who is the guy in blue with the military rulers and why is he blue?

The guy in blue is Shehu Usman Aliyu Shagari, he served as the President of Nigeria’s Second Republic (1979–1983), after the handover of power by General Olusegun Obasanjo's military government. The second republic was supposed to liberate(reason for the blue) the people from the horrors of the Military regimes. There was a beam of hope, whether or not that hope was dashed or sustained remains a question for the gods.

teeo: Where is the image of Boko Haram

As at the time I did the painting, boko-haram was just springing. Nice observation though. A painting is most effective when it captures a particular period of time.

blink182: if I could afford it I will pay you N10m for the painting. The intrisic value is just mind blowing though you could do more aesthetic wise especially with getting facial resemblance.

thanks sir, your suggestion is well noted.

Hunger will write its signature on her stomach, it is sheer wickedness and an attempt to belittle and ridicule the man.

mufutau55: I see "Mostly Thieves" who wrecked our nation. Nice painting though.

lol, you are on point!

You could attempt an interpretation of the painting before you in your own words and thoughts. Lets have a feel of your observatory and artistic consciousness. It goes beyond faces of ex-presidents.

Chimax15: NAME: chimax
COUNTRY: Nigeria
DATE OF BIRTH: 15th sept.199..
GENDER: Male
HOBBIES:
-Catching lizards, snakes and taking
hyenas for
walk;
-Catching bullets with bare hands.
MY RECORD:
-Killed superman;
-Skinned a crocodile alive;
-Held my breath under water for
2months.
GREATEST ACHIEVEMENT:
-The very first man to walk on the sun;
-Fluent in 10,565 languages.
SILLY THINGS DONE:
-Drank the red sea dry;
-Sky diving from outer space.
EMBARRASSING MOMENT:
-Couldn't kill 1,000 lions with a single
punch, only killed 999
instantly, then tamed the last one.
SOMETHING ABOUT ME:
I really dont like to brag
PS - That's for those always asking via
Pm 'can I know you
more'... now you know...

. I don't get you, does this sound funny to you any longer? I have seen it countless times. Its becoming very annoying. I suggest you chill a bit so that you can come up with some fresh one. I know its not easy.

Aspireahead: And why wasn't I taught this in secondery school?

And why wasn't I taught this in secondery school?[/quote]The technique is still gaining ground, It was formally launched in 1996. However, the technique is being taught in some secondary schools in Nigeria and most undergraduate students studying Fine Arts in tertiary institutions explore this technique for their final year project.

Aspireahead: And why wasn't I taught this in secondery school?

The technique is still gaining ground, It was formally launched in 1996. However, the technique is being taught in some secondary schools in Nigeria and most undergraduate students studying Fine Arts in tertiary institutions explore this technique for their final year project.

Howmanage: what is araism?

Araism is a technique in painting that was founded by Mufu Onifade, the technique involves isolation of strokes of colours against a dark/neutral surface so as to achieve a crackled effect yet fissure. The technique was embraced by artists who came together with the proponent(Mufu Onifade) to form an art movement called 'Araism movement'. You could google 'araism movement' for further details.

@ Op, He is a textile designer and not a tailor!

Some of the exhibiting artists and delegates from National Gallery of Arts, Nigeria.

A painting in 'Araism' technique

A painting in 'Araism' technique

More paintings on display

An artwork on display

Art enthusiasts and artists at the opening ceremony

A cross section of Paintings

In a bid to propagating the gospel of Araism philosophy beyond the shores of Nigeria, the Movement decided to stamp its foot on the soil of America. This was to be the group’s 12th exhibition series after having previous shows in Nigeria. It was hosted by Studio 18, a prestigious art gallery/studio situated in the City of Pembroke Pines in Florida, USA. The calm environment of Poinciana Drive that accommodated the Studio 18 became restive as art enthusiasts residing within and outside the city thronged the venue to catch ‘a snapshot of life in Africa’ as coined by Robyn Vegas (co-curator of the show). The exhibition had 40 works on display executed by 7 artists. Works of the seven participating artists graced the gallery with an African presence that overwhelmed the viewers.
The exhibition, which brought important dignitaries from within and outside Florida, was indeed a snapshot of life in Africa as the theme of exhibited works reflected it. The already enthusiastic crowd were visually teleported into the African traditional society with a dance performance from an African cultural dance troupe. I could only but imagine the mood within the hall when a visibly dazed onlooker approached me and asked humorously, “Did you have to chase those animals in the forest so you could get the skin you have used for your paintings?” Please have a sip of my experience in Florida as we continue to project Africa and particularly Nigeria in good light as against the badly battered image of our dearly beloved country.

Tazmode: Regardless of one's perfection, criticisms are bound to engulf one. It's natural. The best way to respond is to ignore them if you're convinced that you are on the path of truth. Vulgar arguments are utterly naive and ultimately insignificant

You said it all.

spectramissile: i remembered quite alright that i was taught (use of english) way back in primary school,precisely over 18 years ago. its always a shameful thing for me to keep discussing with low-life minded humans that finds it hard to construct simple sentence like you, it simply shows the xtent at which you're being frustrated. come back to have a good chat with me in 18 years time, then you should have being a little bit better in the use of english cos i was told exactly 18 years ago

. 'Humans that finds' as you have used it is not good grammar and your abbreviated 'xtent' 'cos' does not bespeak the good grammar you claim to know. No hard feelings, I am just passing by.

mencade5: no respect for God. She is a stuuupid prostitute!

don't classify her in such terms. You might not be too sure if she went to church like that, they usually have a sm
all jacket over their shoulders. Besides that may be a studio piks

thunderrider: I hope we can learn and actually start

to cherish what is ours

instead of celebrating "OYINBOISM"

We should free ourselves from this mental slavery!!!

You are right, but what if there is no concrete proof? I am not a fan of the West but I one of those who try to think in 3d. To all the haters of the Western world, maybe every continent should live in isolation and let's see how far we will go. No doubt the West has its own fair share of a domineering attitude, they have a more organized society where every damn thing is subjected to critical thinking. We sit here and catch fun with our ugly societal situation and throw stones at those that are using their brains. Bite me!

thunderrider: I hope we can learn and actually start

to cherish what is ours

instead of celebrating "OYINBOISM"

We should free ourselves from this mental slavery!!!

You are right, but what if there is no concrete proof? I am not a fan of the West but I one of those who try to think in 3d. To all the haters of the Western world, maybe every continent should live in isolation and let's see how far we will go. No doubt the West has its own fair share of a domineering attitude, they have a more organized society where every damn thing is subjected to critical thinking. We sit here and catch fun with our ugly societal situation and throw stones at those that are using their brains.

I give her so much respect. This is the kind of morality Nigerian politicians or public office holders should inculcate. If your manifesto or belief is not in tandem with 'orders from above', speak out or get out! it dignifies you.