Adetona Ajani. S

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Adetona Ajani was born in the city of Ibadan Oyo state, he graduated from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife Osun state. explores the art of adire/batik Yoruba textile pattern through his art to document Yoruba philosophy, culture, and ideology. He uses warm colours to celebrate the rich culture of his ancestry.
His paintings are done through the medium of acrylic on canvas while using vibrant colours to capture his inner feelings.
In the past, African arts were made to serve purposes such as spiritual or worship Supreme God through the gods and dieties.
African arts were done to show class in the society, serves as spiritual objects and pieces done to document moments and times. Beauty is less given attention to in African art, but purpose and essence are given more priority

Adetona has started this body of work to applaud, promote, and document Yoruba ancestry and culture for the consumption of past, present, and future.