Soliloquy: Life’s Fragile Fictions, by Moyo Ogundipe, 1997

Ogundipe’ s paintings have been described as hypnotic, colorful and densely patterned. He paints in the rich tradition of the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and attempts in his paintings to evolve a style that is a fusion

or synthesis between his traditional heritage and his Western education.

Moyo Ogundipe was born in Nigeria in 1948, of Yoruba heritage. He

has a B.A. in Fine Art and Education, and received his

M.A. in Studio Art.

…he explores and expresses concepts of identity, culture, and

personal experiences

Elements of the artist’s work:

• Patterns• Color

• Repetition

• Focus on specific items

(made by scratching paint from surface)

Artistic Style

• Bold, vibrant colors

• Flat or abstracted objects

• Detailed background

- made up of many colored shapes

- variety of detailed patterns