Ibiyinka Alao
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Ibiyinka Olufemi Alao is a Nigerian artist. Alao attended Nigeria Navy Secondary School Navy Town Lagos
from 1988 to 1993. He also received education as an architect at the Obafemi Awolowo University
in Ile-Ife. from 1994 to 2000.
In 2001 he was named as Nigeria's "Ambassador of Art." Alao won a United Nations
art contest involving participants from 61 countries.
Recent quote by Ibiyinka about his Painting: "I Draw, Paint and Write about whatever I'm able to find, feel and sometimes understand. I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you"
He's from Ponyan in Iyagba East Local Government area of Kogi State. Father is Ezekiel Bamisaiye Alao and mother is Grace Bosede Alao. Two brothers and two sisters.
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...
from 1988 to 1993. He also received education as an architect at the Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University
Obafemi Awolowo University is a government-owned and -operated Nigerian university. The university is in the ancient city of Ile-Ife, Osun State, Nigeria...
in Ile-Ife. from 1994 to 2000.
In 2001 he was named as Nigeria's "Ambassador of Art." Alao won a United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
art contest involving participants from 61 countries.
Recent quote by Ibiyinka about his Painting: "I Draw, Paint and Write about whatever I'm able to find, feel and sometimes understand. I feel that it is healthier to look out at the world through a window than through a mirror. Otherwise, all you see is yourself and whatever is behind you"
He's from Ponyan in Iyagba East Local Government area of Kogi State. Father is Ezekiel Bamisaiye Alao and mother is Grace Bosede Alao. Two brothers and two sisters.