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In all spheres of existence, humanity is faced with challenges which severely test the resilience of the human spirit. In confronting these existential issues, man has relied on his ingenuity, resourcefulness, innovative and improvisational abilities, as survivalist modes. Story Of My Life Detailed Shot For the artist, these attributes can be creatively applied, using the channel of artistic media, to address issues, as well as experiences that highlight the resilience of the human spirit to adapt to changes; move beyond all odds, and meaningfully appraise the past, positively engage the present and lay a better foundation for tomorrow. This has been the reason for the creation of this artwork titled "Story Of My Life". Based on this analogy, summing up my experience as an undergraduate. Work detail: • Visual Artist:  Fatola Israel • Artwork Title: Story Of My Life" • Medium: Graphite Pencils and Charcoal on Modelling...

INSPIRATION Since childhood, my practice of Art has been to communicate my thoughts and  ideas. My discovery of this language gears towards creating an endless source of  information to my generation and beyond.  INTENTION  This initiative seeks to rally You and I to own major stakes in the transformation of  our eco system. Human life depends on earth for our sustenance and livelihoods,  and evidently, plant life provides 80 percent of our human diet, and we rely on   agriculture as an important economic resource and means of development. Thus, “Life on Land” aims to propagate the need for the preservation of our  common heritage; natural habitat and biodiversity,  DESIGN STRATEGY  The composition and representational elements have come in fruition with the  Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The subject matter is upfront, composed  to capture the true inward essence transmitte...

Once Again, my Artwork "Captivity" made the Top 25 Finalist in the 10th anniversary of the Life In My City Art Festival 2016 , Theme: "Riches Within". Exactly 30 days after winning the 2nd prize at the "Idealism and Fantasy" Art Contest, Abuja, for Artwork "Mojisola" Although I could not secure the major prize, but I got away with the consolation prize. The Programme of events are so followed;   Monday 24th October, 2016 Opening of grand Finale Exhibition Venue: International Conference Centre, IMT, Independence Layout, Enugu Time: 4.00pm Saturday 29th October Award Night The event, graced my notable persons in the art world, as well as the governor Enugu State, and The Obi of Onitsha, among others was indeed a memorable day to behold.  It's been an absolutely fantastic experience, having my Art Career take a new shape this year. The reception towards my style of Art in recent exhibitions...

A Cross-Section of the audience taking a closer look at " Mojisola " during the "Idealism and Fantasy" Art Exhibition at the Thought Pyramid Art Gallery, Abuja This Year, The Embassy Of Spain to Nigeria is celebrating the 11th edition of the Visual Arts Competition "Idealism and Fantasy", commemorating the 4th centenary of the death of Miguel de Cervantes. With this, the Embassy wants to imbue our cultural cooperation with Nigeria in the domain of the Art with a bit of quixotic spirit . A cross-section of the three (3) awardees (Including myself) and the Organisers at the Award Ceremony on the 29th of September 2016 at Thought Pyramid Art Centre, Abuja. It is of great pleasure, an enviable feat to behold - the emergence of my Artwork "Mojisola" winning the second prize award, coming behind Eze Mariagoretti's "Waiting for the third monkey", and right ahead of Sor Sen's "Outlook" Who came third. ...