1989 onwards · Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife · Nigeria
Ona Movement
The movement
Ona Movement
1989 onwards · Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife · Nigeria
A group of artists at Ile-Ife who looked to Yoruba decorative design (ona) as the basis of a modern art, as the Nsukka artists did with uli.
What to look for
Yoruba ornament and pattern from textiles, carving and wall painting; rich colour; symbols and motifs worked into the whole surface.
Masters of the school
- Moyo Okediji reference ↗
- Kunle Filani reference ↗
- Tola Wewe reference ↗
- Bolaji Campbell reference ↗
- Wale Olajide reference ↗
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