Artist Information:
Abiodun Ijiyera
Corinth, TX
United States
Member Since: Dec 2005
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Artist Statement:
Artist Statement
In style, content and formal
properties, my artwork
reflects the motifs found in
the traditional arts and
crafts of the Yoruba people.
The themes revolve around
occupations, religious images,
music, fashion designs, myths
and folklores. Initially, when
I was in college, the images
recalled subconsciously.
Recently, though, I make
deliberate efforts to
incorporate the familiar
symbols and designs found in
various traditional wears,
musical instruments, carvings,
and batik dyeing, in my
artworks. The talking drums or
the baritone ‘igbin’ drums
with their intricate carvings
are much more than the sounds
they produce. The formal
elements expressed by the
striped cords, and the wooden
pegs that stretch the hide
taut, beautifully illustrate
graceful lines and textured
organic shapes that end up as
focal points in my works.
Religious subjects from
biblical stories are also a
source of inspiration for my
creative work. Though many of
the stories can be narrative,
I portray the images in
stylized forms. The idea of
stylizing started out as a way
of getting kids to look for
clues in solving puzzles about
biblical personalities and
events in our Children
Ministry at church. It has
since become another style of
self-expression for me.
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Abiodun Ijiyera's Free Artist Portfolio
Welcome to Abiodun Ijiyera's Portfolio.
Artist Statement
In style, content and formal properties, my artwork reflects the motifs found in the traditional arts and crafts of the Yoruba people. The themes revolve around occupations, religious images, music, fashion designs, myths and folklores. Initially, when I was in college, the images recalled subconsciously. Recently, though, I make deliberate efforts to incorporate the familiar symbols and designs found in various traditional wears, musical instruments, carvings, and batik dyeing, in my artworks. The talking drums or the baritone ‘igbin’ drums with their intricate carvings are much more than the sounds they produce. The formal elements expressed by the striped cords, and the wooden pegs that stretch the hide taut, beautifully illustrate graceful lines and textured organic shapes that end up as focal points in my works.
Religious subjects from biblical stories are also a source of inspiration for my creative work. Though many of the stories can be narrative, I portray the images in stylized forms. The idea of stylizing started out as a way of getting kids to look for clues in solving puzzles about biblical personalities and events in our Children Ministry at church. It has since become another style of self-expression for me.
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