Art is living, Living is art by Bukola Orioye

By (author): Bukola Orioye

Title: Art is living, Living is art

Subtitle: Bukola art memoir

Blurb:

In this collection, Bukola Orioye takes readers on a vibrant journey through his artistic exploration of African heritage, identity, and contemporary life. With a unique vision that blends tradition and modernity, his works evoke deep questions about the present, using the echoes of the past to illuminate the future. From powerful figurines brought to life in human form to bold, minimalistic silhouettes that speak volumes, this book showcases the diverse expressions of Orioye’s creative mind. Each piece offers a window into a narrative that challenges perception and invites introspection, revealing beauty in simplicity and the complexities within.

ISBN: 978-87-7620-436-5

Book language: English

Publishing house: Snap Collective

Website: www.snap-collective.com

Editorial Assistant: Valentina Furtuna

Designer: Irina Furtuna

Published on: in production

Category: Art

Price (€): 269

Keywords: African spirituality, Contemporary African art, Cultural identity, Figurative painting, Yoruba heritage, Mixed media art, Time and memory in art, Metaphoric expression, Fashion and tradition, Postcolonial narrative, African effigies, Futuristic aesthetics