Artist Information:
Omo Otun
Ikeja-Lagos,
Nigeria
Member Since: Nov 2001
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Artist Statement:
African Cultural Paintings by
Omo Otun
Rooted in Culture
My art is rooted in the
culture of the African
peoples, places, culture and
indeed their environment! It
is based on a deep
understanding of the myths,
folklores, festivals, music
and beliefs of the people. But
it finds extension into nature
and urban landscapes.
Prominent in work are also
masquerades, timeless crafts,
motifs and traditional
decorative patterns.
Color form remains the main
thrust of my art as I strive
to stretch colors to a
limitless end. I combine my
personal experience with
direct observation of nature
and man.
I draw my entire illustration
from culture, my people and my
environment!
visit www.omootun.com for
more.
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Artist Exhibitions:
EXHIBITIONS.
ONE-MAN
1992 Glimpses
Russian Cultural Centre,
Lagos, Nigeria.
1990 Reminiscences
National Museum, Lagos,
Nigeria.
GROUP
1984 * "Oyo State Arts
Council at 7", Cultural
Centre, Ibadan
1986 * Exhibition of
African Paintings. WIPO
Building, Geneva, Switzerland
1988 * Reflections, Society
of Nigeria Artists, Nigerian
National Theatre, Lagos
1989 * Safari Garden Salon,
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Artist Galleries:
3 Joseph Abumeh Street, Egan
town, Lagos
34 Oguntolu Street, Somolu,
Lagos
Centerbook, Connecticut
6 Kolawole odunsi Street,
Ikeja, Lagos...
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Artist Reviews:
References
1993
1993 Otun recreates human
situations on canvas. Yeriba
Kina, The Vanguard, 27 May
1993.
1992
1992 More than glimpses.
Danjuma Bawa, Sunday Champion
14 June 1992.
In search of enduring form.
Gowin G. Iroro, Tell Magazine,
12 June 1992.
Glimpses from an artists.
Boye Ola, Sunday Concord, 7
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Omo Otun's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Omo Otun's Portfolio. Browse Otun's body of work: African Cultural Paintings by Omo Otun
Rooted in Culture
My art is rooted in the culture of the African peoples, places, culture and indeed their environment! It is based on a deep understanding of the myths, folklores, festivals, music and beliefs of the people. But it finds extension into nature and urban landscapes. Prominent in work are also masquerades, timeless crafts, motifs and traditional decorative patterns.
Color form remains the main thrust of my art as I strive to stretch colors to a limitless end. I combine my personal experience with direct observation of nature and man.
I draw my ... |
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