Wednesday, July 21, 2010

toyin omolowo




visual rhythm 2, board, sawdust, oil color, tiles, straws, epoxy, resin, wax, 102x102cm, private passion 2, board, sawdust, oil color, tiles, nails, epoxy, resin, wax, 102x102cm, red aso-oke, board, newsprint, glue, hard card, acrylic color, resin, wax, 81x110cm, demystifying aso-oke 4, board, newsprint, glue, hard card, acrylic color, resin, wax, 102x142cm, private passion 1, board, sawdust, oil color, epoxy, tiles, dyed mat stick resin wax, 101x102cm

i read about this artist in the most recent sda journal which was devoted to african fiber artists. it was a great issue and i found it extremely inspiring. this artist was a standout to me with beautifully crafted work that speaks to architecture, the grid, domesticity, technology and life...see more here.

1 comment:

  1. I agree, the issue is very good and this artist was a standout. My favorites were the ones like the top left, where he broke down the grid.

    Thanks for posting this!

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