ONO Bello, D.O.T.U.N, Ketchup, Emmanuel Oyeleke, Idia, Soma, Others At The Amaros
…Exhibition of arts and photography
Check out some of your favourite celebrities at The Amaros exhibition of Photography and New Ethnik by Tunde Owolabi yesterday, 15th October 2017 at Red Door Art Gallery, Victoria Island Lagos.
Tunde Owolabi showcased the New Ethnik Collection; Aso Oke fabrics woven into fashion accessories that are uniquely Afrocentric, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and other African cultures by telling our stories to the world through beautiful patterns and colours with critical attention giving to every detail in the designs and production process.
In an interview during the event, Tunde pointed out among the array of exhibited photographs the oldest building in Lagos. He stated that the “The Amaros was inspired by post-colonial architecture”.
Inspired by the houses built by the returnees to Nigeria from Brazil and Cuba Returnees to Nigeria from Brazil, the photographs showcased their stylish buildings and reflected their lifestyle and identity which Tunde Owolabi translated with a modern twist in his new collection.
ABOUT ETHNIK BRAND
Founded in 2015 by Tunde Owolabi, Ethnik is about making Aso Oke fabrics accessible to the fashion-forward modern man and woman. Beyond accessibility and creating fashionable pieces for brand savvy trendsetter, Ethnik is about promoting culture and giving back to the community.
At Ethnik, we believe that sustenance is the key to preserving our heritage. To this end, a core element of our social responsibility means we invest in our local artisans and create an enabling environment where they can continue to weave aso oke the way it is done traditionally, a skill that is passed down through generations.
The essence of our design philosophy is to produce sustainable fashion accessories that are uniquely Afrocentric, drawing inspiration from the Yoruba culture of Nigeria and other African cultures by telling our stories to the world through patterns and colours woven into beautiful fabrics. We pay critical attention to every detail in our design and production process through excellent craftsmanship and ethical values.
Tunde Owolabi is the founder and creative director of Ethnik. Tunde Owolabi is an artist, photographer and designer. Tunde is co-founder of Studio MO, and owns Tunde Owolabi Studios. As an artist, he has participated in group exhibitions including Lines and Colours (2003), Inner Thoughts at the Nimbus African Art Centre (2004), Working with Communities, a Guinness group exhibition (2004), and Gods of This Age at Didi Museum. His first solo exhibition, African Elegance was at the Battersea Art Gallery, London (2009). His commissioned works can be found at the Hungarian Embassy and Nigerian Stock Exchange. AsoOke – The Woven Beauty was his second solo exhibition in 2014.
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