The ongoing art exhibition, Blending Options, by Solape Olukoya at
the Alliance Francaise, Ibadan, gives art lovers the opportunity to know
what goes on in the mind of this artist. Using mixed media art for his
works, Olukoya highlights day-to-day issues in his paintings.
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition last Sunday, the Director of Alliance Francaise, Ibadan, Mr Alain Croguennec, admitted that he was honoured to exhibit the artist’s works at his centre because he fell in love with them at first sight.
“The innovation in his works is something that everybody is proud of, and this is the first time we are exhibiting an artist who is using new technology, which is digital, to express himself.
“Also, his works are, indeed, beautiful, as he has a remarkable way of blending colours. Apart from this, the most important is that one can feel the modernism in the choice of his themes, like modern slavery, corruption, as well as a tribute to feminine beauty, among others,” Mr Croguennec said, while reiterating the commitment of the centre towards promoting Nigerian artists in achieving their dreams.
“We will continue to provide the platform for artists to showcase their works to the public, as this goes a long way in making them known.
“Apart from visual artists, we also promote other genres of arts, all in a bid that at the end of the day, people will also learn to appreciate the French culture and language,” the Director said.
In his submission, the artist whose works are being exhibited, Olukoya, said he arrived at each of the paintings after dwelling on certain thoughts at particular points in time.
For the painting, Misconception, the artist says it is unfortunate that everybody is celebrating money today in the world, instead of love.
The painting, Wine na Wine, shows a bottled red wine by one side, and a gourd by its side. Here, the artist explains that people of all races are equal, and one race shouldn’t feel inferior to the other.
Olukoya got the idea behind the painting, Oratories, when reading the Book of Proverbs 25 verse 11, which says: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Oratories, therefore, has three apples painted in gold with silver background.
The painting, Modern Slavery, has the picture of the African country in chains. Here, Olukoya says we are bound by many Western concepts, which are keeping us in chains in Africa.
Illuminaire explains why it is important we light up our world in whatever it is we are doing. Other paintings being exhibited include Pairs, which highlights that wherever one is in the world, there is always somebody to identify with. The author uses this painting to explain that there is no man in the world who is survives alone by himself.
Another artist who was at the exhibition, Moses Ogunleye, while commending Olukoya, said his use of mixed media, which is a combination of two or more medium to produce artworks, has given him the freedom to express himself properly.
“I think this is a perfect use of technology to aid art. His works are so beautiful, and it is a matter of time before he becomes a household name in the world of arts,” Ogunleye said.
The exhibition, which opening ceremony was well-attended, would be on for two weeks at the Alliance Francaise, Ibadan.
At the opening ceremony of the exhibition last Sunday, the Director of Alliance Francaise, Ibadan, Mr Alain Croguennec, admitted that he was honoured to exhibit the artist’s works at his centre because he fell in love with them at first sight.
“The innovation in his works is something that everybody is proud of, and this is the first time we are exhibiting an artist who is using new technology, which is digital, to express himself.
“Also, his works are, indeed, beautiful, as he has a remarkable way of blending colours. Apart from this, the most important is that one can feel the modernism in the choice of his themes, like modern slavery, corruption, as well as a tribute to feminine beauty, among others,” Mr Croguennec said, while reiterating the commitment of the centre towards promoting Nigerian artists in achieving their dreams.
“We will continue to provide the platform for artists to showcase their works to the public, as this goes a long way in making them known.
“Apart from visual artists, we also promote other genres of arts, all in a bid that at the end of the day, people will also learn to appreciate the French culture and language,” the Director said.
In his submission, the artist whose works are being exhibited, Olukoya, said he arrived at each of the paintings after dwelling on certain thoughts at particular points in time.
For the painting, Misconception, the artist says it is unfortunate that everybody is celebrating money today in the world, instead of love.
The painting, Wine na Wine, shows a bottled red wine by one side, and a gourd by its side. Here, the artist explains that people of all races are equal, and one race shouldn’t feel inferior to the other.
Olukoya got the idea behind the painting, Oratories, when reading the Book of Proverbs 25 verse 11, which says: “A word fitly spoken is like apples of gold in pictures of silver.” Oratories, therefore, has three apples painted in gold with silver background.
The painting, Modern Slavery, has the picture of the African country in chains. Here, Olukoya says we are bound by many Western concepts, which are keeping us in chains in Africa.
Illuminaire explains why it is important we light up our world in whatever it is we are doing. Other paintings being exhibited include Pairs, which highlights that wherever one is in the world, there is always somebody to identify with. The author uses this painting to explain that there is no man in the world who is survives alone by himself.
Another artist who was at the exhibition, Moses Ogunleye, while commending Olukoya, said his use of mixed media, which is a combination of two or more medium to produce artworks, has given him the freedom to express himself properly.
“I think this is a perfect use of technology to aid art. His works are so beautiful, and it is a matter of time before he becomes a household name in the world of arts,” Ogunleye said.
The exhibition, which opening ceremony was well-attended, would be on for two weeks at the Alliance Francaise, Ibadan.
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