Eyitayo Alagbe
Atoke Oni Koroba
2022

About the Item

Atoke Oni koroba is the true beauty in a black culture that rests not only in its great artistic history but in the natural values which our African women keep maintaining the African heritage. This art shows a lot of values from the dark shinning skin tune to the hair styling, bids neckless, and clothing the vintage fashion and heritage. The hairstyle on Atoke’s head is called koroba which are done by Royal women to show greatness and prestige (Written by the Artist) Painting Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Signed on the front side and accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. - About the Artist Joy Eyitayo Alagbe Is a mixed media artist based in Ibadan, Nigeria. He was Born on June 14, 1997, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and the way we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate of Education in Fine and Applied art, However, currently studying for a Degree in Fine and Applied Arts at the esteemed Obafemi Awolowo University. Eyitayo decided to follow his desire to become an artist, intrigued by the mysteries of the human figure as a unique work of nature, he uses it to create works that speak to subjects he feels are neglected or not spoken about in Nigeria. He works in many artistic mediums but has a preference for Charcoal, pencil, and acrylic on paper and canvas, mixing charcoal and acrylic within a single composition because of its versatility and texture. He devotes his time in the studio to the study of his artistic technique and the search for continuous improvement of his expressive capabilities. Eyitayo’s art speaks about black power, hope, joy, pain, socio-political issues, and the way we are as Africans, He has been exhibited in both national and international galleries and his work is heard in Arnheim Collections, US Embassy, Equatoria Guinea and others. In addition, his art has been featured in both National and International publications.

Creator:

Eyitayo Alagbe (1997, Nigerian)

Creation Year:

2022

Dimensions:

Height: 60 in (152.4 cm)Width: 48 in (121.92 cm)

Medium:

Charcoal,Canvas,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

21st Century