Ibiyinka Alao

Ibiyinka Alao

Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao (born 17 October 1975[1]) is a Nigerian artist. Alao attended Nigeria Navy Secondary School Navy Town Lagos from 1988 to 1993. He also received education as an architect at the Obafemi Awolowo University in Ile-Ife.[1][2] from 1994 to 2000.

In 2001 he was named as Nigeria's "Ambassador of Art."[3] Alao won a United Nations art contest involving participants from 61 countries.[4]

Recent quote by Ibiyinka about his Painting: "I Draw, Paint and Write about whatever I'm able to find, feel and sometimes understand. I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you" He's from Ponyan in Iyagba East Local Government area of Kogi State. Father is Ezekiel Bamisaiye Alao and mother is Grace Bosede Alao. Two brothers and two sisters.

References

  1. ^ a b "Visions of True Colors." Ibiyinka Alao. Retrieved on 27 February 2009.
  2. ^ "Nigeria's World Best Artist Visits United States." Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Washington, D.C. 25 April 2002. Retrieved on 3 January 2009.
  3. ^ Carillo, Karen Juanita. "Nigeria's young Art Ambassador gives new meaning to African Art." New York Amsterdam News. 27 May 2004. Volume 95, Issue 22. 24-45. Retrieved on 3 January 2009.
  4. ^ Arcayna, Nancy. "Colors of life." Honolulu Star-Bulletin. 7 January 2007. Retrieved on 3 January 2009.

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