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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 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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Collections:
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Commissions:
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Exhibitions for Omo Otun:
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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, Ikoyi Lagos
* Destiny of Our Age: Nicon Noga Hilton, Hotel, Abuja
* The Way We Are: African House, I.I.T.A. Ibadan
* SNA Silver Jubilee Exhibition, National Theatre,Lagos
* Radiance of Rhythms: Ona 2 Exhibition, National Museum of Crafts and Design, Lagos
* From the woods: Sheraton Hotel,Ikeja,Lagos
* Colours of Africa: Ra'sha Gallery Apapa, Lagos
1992 * Society of Nigerian Artists, Silver Jubilee Exhibition. National Museum, Lagos
1993 * Best of Ife '93. Signature Art Gallery, Lagos
* Opening Exhibition: Shollmark Gallery, Ikeja, Lagos
* Just Before Christmas: Boat Club, Lagos
1994 * Impression II: Music Society of Nigeria Centre(MUSON), Lagos
1995 * Africa '95 MUSON Centre, Lagos
* Dimensions of Humanity: Organised by National Gallery of Arts, Port Harcourt
* Season of Harvest, Uyo
* Contemporary Nigerian Art Exhibition, World Intellectual Property Organisation, Geneva
* Best of Ife '95: Signature Art Gallery, Lagos
* Mirrors of Society: Organised by National Gallery or Arts, Owerri, Imo State
1996 * Exhibition of Paintings: Commerce House, Victoria Island, Lagos
* Folk Art Exhibition: By Folklore Society of Nigerian NationalTheatre, Lagos
1997 * Radiance: A contemporary Visual Art Exh. on the occasion of Africa First Ladies Peace Mission, Abuja
* Best of Ife 97', German Cultural Centre, Lagos
* Young Masters Artists Club, Signature Arts Gallery, Lagos
1998 * Best of Ife '98, Iola Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos
1999 * Salon Exh. (Private Residence) Maitama District, Abuja
2000 * Salon Exh. (Private Residence) Garki Area 3, Abuja
* Best of Ife 2000: National Museum, Lagos.
2001 * Best of Ife 2001: Ajibulu Moniya Gallery, Lagos.
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