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NOVEMBER 8-15, 2016
In This Issue Greetings from the President News, Events & Announcements SNA Anambra State Chapter: National Conference Birthday Wishes for Olajide Salako Oby Uzu Clocks Another Year Late Pa Omobolanle Williams Lawal (1940 - 2016) National Council for Arts and Culture Celebrates 40 Years of Art Exhibitions
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Abayomi Barber
Artist of the Week John Aderikonmi
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Olaku Flies High at Atlas Society Art Contest
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To uphold excellence and engender the highest professional standards in the practice of the visual arts in Nigeria while encouraging its appreciation through publications, research, education and exhibitions. Published by the: Society of Nigerian Artists in association with Revilo Company Limited 24, Ikoyi Crescent Ikoyi, Lagos Tel: +234 818 455 3331, +234 802 314 4881
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Uche James Iroha at Art Clip Africa’s booth
ART X Lagos is opened to a successful start from November 4th to 6th at The Civic Centre in Victoria Island. The first of its kind in West Africa, ART X Lagos featured over 60 artists from a variety of countries around Africa, such as South Africa, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Mali, Cameroon and Nigeria, showing the best paintings, photography, sculpture, video art, and illustrations. In addition to the exhibitions and live performances, ART X Lagos included ART X Talks, a series of panel discussions, presentations and conversations with distinguished speakers—artists, curators, writers, entrepreneurs and gallery owners, including Oliver Enwonwu, Director of Omenka Gallery, as well as SNA President. He moderated a panel themed African Art and its Markets: Hype or Reality? On the panel were Kavita Chellaram, MD of Arthouse Contemporary, Marwan Zakhem, founder of Gallery 1957 in Accra, and Prince Yemisi Shyllon, founder of OYASAF, who stood in for
seasoned journalist, Tayo Fagbule. The over 30 local and international speakers included renowned artist El Anatsui, Mo Abudu, founder of Ebony Life Television and Zoe Whitley from the TATE Modern, London.
From L-R: Marwan Zakhem, Oliver Enwonwu and Kavita Chellaram
GREETINGS FROM THE PRESIDENT
NEWS, EVENTS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
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SNA Anambra State Chapter: National Conference
NATIONAL EXECUTIVE
Theme: Heritage and Cultural Identity in Nigeria
President Oliver Enwonwu
Opening Ceremony: Wednesday 9th of November, 2016 Keynote Speaker: Prof Osa Egonwa FSNA former President Society of Nigerian Artists
Vice President South East Diseye Tantua
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Lead Paper Presenters: Prof Cliff Nwanna, FSNA, Prof Efemena Ononeme Time: 10am
Vice President, North Atiku Abubakar
Venue: Prof Kenneth Dike E-Library near Anambra Broadcasting Service, along Enugu - Onitsha Expressway,Akwa
Vice President, North Central Dr Adam Sheikh Lemu Honourable General-Secretary Archibong Bassey
Birthday Wishes for Olajide Salako
Treasurer Yemi Oladipo
We wish Olajide Salako more success in his endeavours as he clocks another year on Wednesday, 9th of November, 2016.
Assistant General-Secretary Binta Garba Financial Secretary Bola Adalumo Publicity Secretary Chidimma Nwankwo Ex-Officios Sir Chuka Nnabuife Dr Harrie Bazunu Comrade David Aigbe
Greetings from the President Dear Members, Welcome to another exciting issue of the SNA e-newsletter. As you may have noticed, the newsletter is now weekly to ensure that members receive more regular notices of the Society's activities. In addition, it comes with more content including a new segment titled " Artist of the Week", aimed at bringing the works of our members to new audiences. Our front cover story is dedicated to the recently concluded edition of ART X Lagos. In our segment, “Icon” we profile the renowned Prof. Abayomi Barber who recently turned 88 while John Aderikonmi, Vice Chairman of the FCT Chapter (Abuja) is our “Artist of the Week”. For those who wish to be featured in this segment,kindly send photos of yourself, as well as of your work, a short profile and artist’s statement for consideration.
Oby Uzu Clocks Another Year Oby Uzu, the Publicity Secretary of the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja Chapter clocked another year on Sunday 6th of November, 2016. Here’s wishing her more success in all her endeavours.
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Salako holds a National Certicficate of Education (NCE) from the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education, Ijanikin, Lagos.
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Take a stand now! Join the Society of Nigerian Artists Have access to international recidencies and oppurtunities. Benefit from numerous networking and training opportunities. Membership is also open to painters, graphic designers, ceramists, photographers, sculptors, computer illustrators and students. Forms are available at: Suite 5, Art and Craft Village, Central Business District, Abuja. www.snanational.org Enquires: Archibong Bassey Honourable General-Secretary (National) T: 08035100257 archibong@snanational.org basseyplus@yahoo.com
We also give you an updated on the Atlas Society's art contest themed The Entrepreneur: Risks and Rewards, where celebrated artist, Abiodun Olaku is doing us proud.
Late Pa Omobolanle Williams Lawal (1940 - 2016)
In addition, our pages are splashed with exquisite images of; the recently held Convention of Art and Development (CONADEV); the award dinner of the Society, where deserving members of the Society and individuals where awarded fellowships and prizes for contributions to art in Nigeria; Yusuf Durodola's performance at the Lagos Chapter's latest edition of it annual October Rain exhibition in honour of departed collector and patron, Mr Sammy Olagbaju; and most recently, Jelili Atiku's performance, The Senate, are you a Rotten Head?, held on Norman Williams Street, South-West Ikoyi in Lagos.
His funeral arrangements are as follows:
These and more are lined up for you in this week's bumper edition. Please feel free to also utilise this newsletter platform for announcements of special occassions like exhibitions, talks, seminars, conferences and personal events like performances, birthdays, weddings and child dedications . Kindly forward all information to Chidimma Nwankwo, Publicity Secretary (National) at xquisitegallery@gmail.com. We also urge advertisers to take advantage of the newsletter's broad reach, in repositioning their businesses. The e-newsletter is presently distributed to members, collectors, high net-worth individuals, the diplomatic community, as well as international curators and museums. We look forward to your feedback as we strive to serve you all better. Enjoy!
We announce the passing away of Mr Omobolanle Williams Lawal who died on the 14th of October 2016. Born in 1940 in Ibadan, he was a disciplinarian and renowned philanthropist. He contributed immensely to his community by building health centres and boreholes. He was also the father-in-law to our Treasurer (National), Mr Yemi Oladipo. 24th of November: Christian wake keeping at Methodist Church, Elekuro, Ibadan. 25th of November: Church service and burial at Methodist Church, Elekuro, Ibadan. Entertainment of guests follows at Wesley College, Elekuro, Olorunshogo Bus stop, Ibadan.
National Council for Arts and Culture Celebrates 40 Years of Art Exhibitions The National Council for Arts and Culture will hold an exhibition of cartoons, drawings and paintings to mark 40 years of exhibiting. Date: 2nd of November, 2016 Time: 3pm Venue: National Gallery of Craft & Design, National Theatre, Iganmu- Lagos
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Images from October Rain 2016
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15TH ANIVERSARY: FEMALE ARTISTS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (FEEAN) INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE/EXHIBITION ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP DEVELOPMENT
Mentor of the eponymous art school, Abayomi Adebayo Barber is an influential multitalented artist who has distinguished himself in modern Nigerian Art. A painter and sculptor celebrated for his surrealist landscapes, Barber is also an illustrator, stage designer, musician, teacher and inventor of ‘the Barber or Yomi board’, a typified painting ground.
Theme: Like an Artist, Like a Driver, Understanding Enterpreneurship through Art
Born in Ile-Ife in the present Osun state, Barber grew up in a flourishing art environment, at the court of the Ooni of Ife, which had a profound effect on the artist’s work. Abayomi’s merging of the pre-colonial African Ife and European artistic traditions attest to his creativity and versatility.
Date: November 22nd - 24th, 2016 Venue: Ebitimi Banigo Hall, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, Port Harcourt, Nigeria Host Professor N.E.S. Lale, FAVN, RESN Vice Chancellor, University of Port Harcourt
This led to the emergency of the Abayomi Barber School, a significant movement in the historical narratives of modern art in Nigeria, which had its beginnings in 1972 at the then School of African and Asian Studies, University of Lagos. Abayomi Barber is widely exhibited at home and abroad, and his works can be found in notable public buildings such as the National Gallery of Art in Lagos, the UNICEF office in Paris and the World Bank headquarters in New York.
Lead Paper Presenter Professor Grace Ogwu Chairman Professor B.O.N. Nwanze Keynote Speaker Professor Nimi Briggs
CALL FOR PAPERS
Sub themes: a) Cottage Industries (Within the Arts) – A Source for Mass Employment b) Youth Entrepreneurship for Natural Sustainable Development c) Women and Art: In a New Age d) The Artist in National Development. e) Entrepreneurship in Nigeria: Economic Structures and the Global Market f) Historical Perspectives to Entrepreneurship Development in Nigeria/Across the Globe: Challenges and Prospects g) Indigenous Industries and Standardization h) Reviews, Plays, Poems, Tributes, Art Performances and Videos Due Date and Submission Paper abstracts: 10th -15th November, 2016: Length 200 words: APA, MLA citing styles Deadline for papers: 15th November, 2016 15 pages (maximum), double space, font type: Times New Roman, font size: 12 Send as attached email document in MS word to: Dr (Mrs.) Ajiginni Margaret: ajiginnimargaret@gmail.com Wogu Elizabeth: woguliz@yahoo.com Diseye Ukpaka: udiseye@yahoo.com Registration Fee N8,000 per participant Vetting: N3,000 Student rate: N2,000 Further Enquries: 08055473157, 08035435211, 08033091338, 08037170531
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Untitled, 1977, oil on canvas, 67.5 x 90cm
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Untitled, 1977 oil on canvas 67.5 x 90cm signed and dated bottom right
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SOCIETY OF NIGERIAN ARTISTS ELECTS NEW EXECUTIVES
John Aderikonmi was born in 1968. He is a graduate of the Polytechnic Ibadan and is a full-time studio artist. He is presently the Vice Chairman of the Society of Nigerian Artists, Abuja Chapter and has served as Chairman of the Local Organising Committee of the National Council for Art and Culture @ 40 exhibition. He is also the President of The Extraordinary Art Movement, TEAM.
The Newly Elected National Executive Council From left to right; Yemi Oladipo, Bola Adalumo, Chidinma Nwanko, Binta Garba, Archibong Bassey, Atiku Abubakar & Oliver Enwonwu
From October 24 to 25, 2016, the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA) held its 4th Annual Convention on Art and Development (CONADEV) at the University of Benin. The highlight was the SNA’s annual general meeting and elections into the National Executive Committee held on Tuesday October 25. An electoral committee made up of Prof. John Ogene (Chairman), Dr Nelson Edewor (Secretary), Mike Sagbodje and Mary Ameh conducted the elections.
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These elections saw the return of Oliver Enwonwu as President of the Society. Diseye Tantua emerged as Vice President, South East, Atiku Abubakar as Vice President North, Dr Adam Sheikh Lemu as Vice President North Central, Archibong Bassey as General-Secretary, Yemi Oladipo who returned as Treasurer, Binta Garba as Assistant General-Secretary, Bola Adalumo as Financial Secretary and Chidinma Nwankwo as Publicity Secretary. The Ex-Officios are Sir Chuka Nnabuife, Dr Harrie Bazunu and Comrade David Aigbe.The convention opened on Monday October 24, at the Akin-Deko Memorial Hall, University of Benin, with a conference. This featured a keynote address by Professor Frank Ugiomoh and paper presentations by professors John Ogene (University of Benin), Osa Egonwa (Delta State University), Best Ochigbo (University of Uyo) and Jacob Jari (Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria). The founder of the Omooba Yemisi Adedoyin Shyllon Art Foundation, Prince Yemisi Shyllon, the Honourable Minister of Information and Culture and Alhaji Lai Mohammed also attended the event as chairman and special guest of honour respectively. MD/CEO of Arthouse Contemporary was also in attendance as guest of honour while the chief host was the Vice Chancellor of the University of Benin, Prof F. F. O. Orumwense. That same evening, a dinner took place, which featured the award of fellowships and prizes to individuals who have contributed towards the development of art in Nigeria. There was also a performance by world-renowned artist, Jelili Atiku, a comedy skit by Prosper Akeni and music provided by the Praisemud Band.
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Celebrated Nigerian painter, Abiodun Olawale Olaku has his work, Silhouettes of Labour lined up with 20 others in the finals of the Atlas Society Art Contest, themed The Entrepreneur: Risks and Rewards. According to the group of internationally renowned judges,Olaku sees the beauty in nature, presenting an expansive vision of a hidden underlying structure. His work often times, requires one to look beneath the surface and uncover something that others do not see. Silhouettes of Labour continues to generate tremendous interest globally. From a distant 6th place, it has occupied the top spot since 2 days after public voting opened.The work, an oil on canvas painting captures the spirit of enterprise of many families in pursuit of subsistence in the riverine areas of Nigeria. With a fine blend of tone and colour, Olaku captures beautifully a scene at sunset. Silhouettes of Labour is the only artwork from Africa in the finals of the competition.
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Silhouettes of Labour, 2013/2014, oil on canvas, 91.4 x 121.9cm
The artist explains the philosophy around his work, “While I am not a compulsive slave to the ‘isms and schisms’ of art, it is of deep passionate concern to me that my art communicates, and stirs the spirit of the viewer. Irrespective of time and space, I operate with a strong reliance on the principles, theories, formulae, and spirit that have guaranteed the enduring strength and essence of true, evocative art. I try very hard to tell my ‘stories’ with some reasonably unambiguous conviction. Honesty of purpose always serves me a respectable portion of satisfaction, because I believe that every artist will ultimately submit to the supreme critique of time. Time always tells. Therefore, I tend to be insulated against the various contending forces that trail the contemporary art scene, since I believe they are mostly weak, shortrooted trends. To vote for Abiodun Olaku, please click on http://atlassociety.org/art-contest/ art-contest-voting/image/28-silhouettes-oflabour#fwgallerytop and tap “Vote” under his painting Silhouettes of Labour. Public voting in the Contests ends on the 23rd of November, 2016 .Cash prizes of $5000, $2500 and $1000 will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place winners, respectively. Winners will be announced in early December.
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Ben Enwonwu, Obitun Dancers, 1990, oil on canvas, 102 x 76 cm Sold for N52,900,000 ($264,500) May 9, 2016
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