Growing old

Back from hiatus

It is interesting that at my age I am still struggling with keeping a diary, that is what I think a blog is like. Why is this so maybe because I am not a scientist who keeps regular notes as he works or probably because I don't talk very much so don't find it easy to be very conversational, whatever it is, I think that it is a disgrace to have been silent for nearly one year. It is not a lack of things to say, the issue has been finding the time to say it. Since starting my course at Ahmadu Bello University, I have been inundated with so much work that it has been a huge task finding time for painting. Even sleep only got 4hrs a day of my time. It is only now that I can trully admit that I am old, I remember being able to go 36hrs without sleep during my days as a student at the Yaba College of Technology but now my body is the boss, when it says sleep I have to obey or risk being unproductive for the next 24hrs. Well during the haitus I did manage to squeeze in some painting time, I was able to produce some pieces one of which by the grace of God would be at arthouse auction. Next week it would be back to the trenches, hoping and praying to make it back home in one piece especially with all the needless killing going on in the north. I don't want to get started on that because it fills me with so much anger and pain. I would have to look for a way to release all that negative energy in a piece maybe I will be able to find peace on the matter. I have got to go work beacons.

Hello folks,
This is a case of "omo wa she o re she" all these work in such a short time is going to wear me out. Exams have started yesterday with a practical paper that lasted ten hours non stop. Today was better but no less tasking. It is so scary going back to things that i have done and forgotten about for years some of them seem almost strange and new to me now. Just doing my best to survive this first semester. I am certain next semester will not be so strange. well for those of you wondering what i am talking about, i have started a degree in textile design in ABU zaria, at 300 level. have to sleep now exams continue tommorrow will keep you posted soon with images. cherio.

Dear folks, this is coming to you from the north of nigeria where i have relocated to obtain a B.A in textile design from the great ABU, i have been here only a few weeks living among the natives and i can tell you that i feel like a foreigner in my own country. I think it is because i dont understand the language yet, but i am looking forward to it. It will be the defining factor in trully understanding how they think. People will speak nicely to a stranger in a language he undertsands but will only say how they truly feel in a language they think the stranger cant understand. So here goes to acquiring one more language to my language bank. Before i forget am also going to be acquiring more kaftans and tunics to my wardrobe, it makes it easier to blend in, it is also an opportunity for me to create some cool contemporary northern inspired ensembles for my next collection. So stay tuned for some more happenings in the north of naija. oh by the way these assignments are killing me there doesnt seem to be enough time to get them all done. Cherio i am off to continue my study of dragonflies for an assignment.

Hi folks,
I am finally trying my hands at this blogging thing so i am going to need your help and suggestions to make it really cool. This is an avenue for me to say what i am really about through words and images of my works and things i am involved in. i will try to bring them to you as they really are without being too boring or academic. I am a lecturer of fashion at the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria, a multi talented, experimental artist working in both 2 dimensional and 3 dimensional forms to express concepts which focus on political, social and women issues in Nigeria my country of origin and other global issues. In my work, my search, is for the extra in ordinary things. Most of which is evident in my use of materials like food for jewelry, used printing sheets for clothes, old newspapers for collages and many others. The choice of technique however depends on what is most appropriate for expressing the message, using different art forms like printmaking, jewelry design, garment construction, painting etc. to drive home my message. I am a graduate of fashion design from the Yaba College of Technology where I have been working as a lecturer since year 2000. I have also been part of various workshops like the Bruce Onobrakpeya Foundation (BOF) harmattan workshop in Delta State, Nigeria and i have had several group exhibitions and two solo exhibitions. At the moment I am working on my third solo exhibition. I am also a member of several professional bodies like the Society of Nigerian Artists, Fashion Designers Association of Nigeria, Female Artists Association of Nigeria and the danfo project group (courage to create).