Badru Temitayo (Nigeria), "Cycle of Life" 2020

Badru Temitayo’s works sits generally in the abstract-figurative. Sometimes he blurs the line in being outrightly figurative, yet still discernible.

This contributes immensely to the alluring nature of his artworks. Thematically, he is focused on the exploration of and critical engagement with language, myth, folklore, proverb, spirituality and daily life in the Nigerian and importantly the Yoruba context. Influenced by his roots in Abeokuta, a city known for traditional dyeing techniques, my work, aims to amplify the etymological and semantic meaning of the traditional Adire Eleko patterns through interpreting their visual semiotics and using symbolic abstract images motivated by myths folklores, proverbs and deep observations of naturality and spirituality.

He is also focused on the female form and the ways they are depicted in contemporary society which draws from a close relationship with his mother. Badru is a self-taught artist with a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts (both in Textile) from Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-ife, Osun State, Nigeria.  A signature element of his works is his use of imagery and symbols from African wall murals and fabrics, most especially Adire Eleko fabrics. Badru has participated in several successful joint exhibitions, art fairs and a solo exhibition. He is a recipient of several awards and was part of “LIMCAF 2017 top 4 artists” sponsored to 13th Dark’art Biennial in Senegal by renowned artist, Professor El Anatsui. In 2024 Badru had a solo exhibition in Museum Rijswijk, Netherlands.

Size: 48 by 48 Inch

The work is unframed and comes with a certificate