© Najois Sabra
Most people know Nigeria as a vast and vibrant country in West Africa. But behind that general image lie incredibly rich and diverse cultures. The visual language of the Yoruba, one of the country’s largest ethnic groups, particularly in the southwest, is one such example.
The Yoruba are known for their exquisite and meaningful art, rooted in mythology, social structures, and their own spiritual tradition.
During this series, Najois will explore their visual language with you. We’ll examine objects, symbolic and shapes, and draw inspiration from materials such as wood, terracotta, and bronze. We’ll explore how texture, rhythm, and detail can convey meaning and how ancient stories translate into contemporary imagery.
Building on these observations, we’ll continue to develop our own visual language or enrich what we already know. Tradition and personal imagination meet, intertwine and enrich one another!
Check www.opek.be for more information about how to get here. At the first session, you will be welcomed by someone from WISPER who will tell you exactly where in/around the building your course takes place.
Good to know if you take a full-day course here: for the lunch break, you can bring your own lunch, eat in at Café Entrepot or buy something at the Lidl supermarket around the corner.
