His
Imperial Majesty Ooni Adeyeye Enitan Ogunwusi Ojaja II, Ooni of Ife
is set to host an art fair tagged "ARTIVATE YOUR DREAM" at
his Enuwa palace on the first October, 2018. This art fair will be
showcasing our young and talented artists of every background from
primary schools to tertiary institutions.
This
was contained in a statement made available by the coordinator of the
project Mr. Badejo Victor Oluwaseun during the project's unveiling at
the palace of Ooni in Ile-Ife
Oluwaseun
is an artist of great repute who has traveled far and wide with the
Ooni of Ife on his numerous international trips and he's the creator
of the gigantic Moremi Statue in Ile-Ife, the tallest in Nigeria and
3rd tallest in Africa, he's done some other mouthwatering edifices
like the 10ft replica of the prestigious Aare Crown which usually
displays during the Olojo festival, he's also the brain behind
various laudable art works of the Igbo Olodumare at Ife Grand Resorts
and leisure.
Badejo
who was invited by the presidency to a meeting in Aso Villa on art
development nationwide is the personal assistant on arts and culture
to the Oonirisa and the brain behind the project said the art fair
will further expand the exposure of the beauty in African arts to the
world as art professionals and enthusiasts will be coming from
all walks of life to see the breathtaking creations to be exhibited
at the grand finale. He said "I have seen many of the art works
submitted so far and I can tell you that the future of art is here
but we only need to expose our works by creating a global platform
for this artists and let the world see what we have to offer as the
ingenuity of talents that abound is numerous and relieved that it
won't be long for the nation to start earning foreign exchange from
art if things are done the right way. He said "I have been to
many countries where art is fetching them millions in revenue and I
can categorically tell you that the originality of our works here
share no comparison to what is available there but they only have an
enabling environment for their artists to operate and develop their
skills which is what we are offering through the support of His
Majesty" He stressed further that this exhibition will only be
focusing on painting, sculpture, drawing, live art and textile with
lots of prizes to be given to the artistes as encouragement to do
more. He then ask every interested artist to come to the palace arts
gallery or log on to the website for registration process.
While
unveiling the project, His Majesty Ooni Ogunwusi said "I am an
ardent lover of art therefore I will support the project with
everything it needs to achieve the targeted goal. He eulogised
Oluwaseun and asked him to continue the good work by interpreting our
rich culture and heritage through works of art.
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