TUNDE OWOLABI CHRONICLES POST-COLONIAL ARCHTECTURE IN THE AMEROS, EXHIBITION OF ARTS, PHOTOGRAPHY

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Some of the accessories exhibited at The Ameros, exhibition of arts and photography

Admin l Tuesday, October 17, 2017

LAGOS, Nigeria – The Red Door Art Gallery, Victoria Island, Lagos was a beehive of activity on Sunday, October 15, 2017, when Nigerians from all walks of life stormed the gallery for The Amaros, exhibition of Photography and New Ethnik put together by Tunde Owolabi.





One of the accessories exhibited at The Ameros, exhibition of arts and photography
Some of the works showcased were Aso Oke fabrics woven into fashion accessories including handbags, shoes, etc that are uniquely Afrocentric, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba culture(Nigeria) and other African cultures.

The artist explained that the African stories is told through beautiful patterns and colours with critical attention giving to details in the designs and production process. Some of the photographs exhibited were those of the oldest building in Lagos. For Owolabi, Amaros was inspired by post-colonial architecture.

These are basically houses built by returnees from Brazil and Cuba. The photographs showcased their stylish buildings, their lifestyle and identity which Tunde Owolabi translated with a modern twist in his new collection.

ABOUT ETHNIK BRAND
Founded in 2015 by Tunde Owolabi, Ethnik is about making Aso Oke fabrics accessible to the fashion-forward modern man and woman. Beyond accessibility and creating fashionable pieces for brand savvy trendsetter, Ethnik is about promoting culture and giving back to the community.

At Ethnik, we believe that sustenance is the key to preserving our heritage. To this end, a core element of our social responsibility means we invest in our local artisans and create an enabling environment where they can continue to weave aso oke the way it is done traditionally, a skill that is passed down through generations.

The essence of our design philosophy is to produce sustainable fashion accessories that are uniquely Afrocentric, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and other African cultures by telling our stories to the world through patterns and colours woven into beautiful fabrics. We pay critical attention to every detail in our design and production process through excellent craftsmanship and ethical values.

Tunde Owolabi is the founder and creative director of Ethnik. Tunde Owolabi is an artist, photographer and designer. Tunde is co-founder of Studio MO, and owns Tunde Owolabi Studios. As an artist, he has participated in group exhibitions including Lines and Colours (2003), Inner Thoughts at the Nimbus African Art Centre (2004), Working with Communities, a Guinness group exhibition (2004), and Gods of This Age at Didi Museum. His first solo exhibition, African Elegance was at the Battersea Art Gallery, London (2009). His commissioned works can be found at the Hungarian Embassy and Nigerian Stock Exchange. AsoOke – The Woven Beauty was his second solo exhibition in 2014.

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