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| Adeoye Adetunji- Toothpick Artist - Pictures courtesy Adeoye |
What a couple of months it has been. Been juggling work, school, family and oh my! Thankfully, I am in a new phase of my life and loving every bit of it.
I have missed blogging and sincerely apologise for being out of the scene for a while. So many things have occurred since my absence. Nigeria has a new president, there's been fuel scarcity, the plummeting currency.... Also, some things haven't changed and that brings to mind the attacks by Boko Haram in northeast Nigeria.
Not all bad things going on though. I never cease to be amazed at Nigerians who are defying all odds to create something new and stand out from others.
A unique art form is gradually gaining popularity in Nigeria with young artist Adeoye Adetunji creating unusual artworks with toothpicks. The small sticks of wood which is a must have in many homes for the removal of unwanted particles in the teeth has been transformed into a tool by Adeoye, taking after popular toothpick artist Steven Bachman who has been building works of art from them for decades. Despite negative remarks from his friends, he decided to carve a niche for himself by experimenting with an art that no other Nigerian had ventured into. After overcoming the challenge of making items larger than a hut, the young artist was finally able to make a living from his artworks. His background in mathematics science aids him in creatively coming up with new pieces.
Some of his artworks take up to six months to be completed but simpler ones like the hut take just a few hours. The young artist is looking to build a museum which he hopes can be completed in two years time so that people can come view his artworks.
A unique art form is gradually gaining popularity in Nigeria with young artist Adeoye Adetunji creating unusual artworks with toothpicks. The small sticks of wood which is a must have in many homes for the removal of unwanted particles in the teeth has been transformed into a tool by Adeoye, taking after popular toothpick artist Steven Bachman who has been building works of art from them for decades. Despite negative remarks from his friends, he decided to carve a niche for himself by experimenting with an art that no other Nigerian had ventured into. After overcoming the challenge of making items larger than a hut, the young artist was finally able to make a living from his artworks. His background in mathematics science aids him in creatively coming up with new pieces.
Some of his artworks take up to six months to be completed but simpler ones like the hut take just a few hours. The young artist is looking to build a museum which he hopes can be completed in two years time so that people can come view his artworks.
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