The dynamism of Nike Okundaye's compositions,
the complexity and firm structure, emerge in the adíre and batiks
showcased in Celebrating Adíre and The Batik Art of Nike.
Nike brings to her adíre a vivid imagination as well as a wealth
of history and tradition regulating the production of adíre. She
seeks to re-establish the value of adíre as art, for a contemporary
local audience to young to appreciate the worth of this meticulously
designed, hand produced textile. As well, Nike takes it as her mission
to expand the global appreciation of adíre. For many years this
veteran adíre artist has created both adíre and batik works that
glorify the social practices and the cosmic drama of Yoruba tradition.
The prevailing indigo color of her textiles accentuates the aura,
mystery and beauty of her designs.
EXHIBITION FORMAT INSTRUCTION
The exhibition environment is divided
into two spaces, with thumbnails of the exhibits at the left side
of the screen. The images and text play in the center of the screen
as you click on any of the thumbnail images at the side. The exhibition
text accompanies the images. To return to this page, just click
the last thumbnail and click the "back" arrow/botton that
appears on the display screen.
