Nigeria Mon 04-10-2010

Introducing Nigerian Artist Akindiya Olaniyi's Latest Works
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Grass to Grace by Akindiya Olaniyi

Grass to Grace by Akindiya Olaniyi

"My aim is to put life, beauty and a meaning back into materials which people think are useless waste”, says Nigerian artist Akindiya Olaniyi. His artworks range from paintings, sculptures, mixed media, installations and draughtsman-ship. View his Portfolio here 

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Marian Hayes: Blessings, I love your work. I saw a piece at the Lumina Gallery of DePaul in Chicago a few years ago. Peace Marian

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