Nigeria
Born in: 1960
Sculpture
Professor Emmanuel Afolayan was born on June 5, 1960, in Osi Opin, Kwara State. He attended Ahmadu Bello University where he got a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Arts in 1984 and a Master of Fine Arts degree in Sculpture.
Professor Afolayan worked as a graphic artist for one year, between 1984 and 1985 after which he worked with the Kwara state council for Arts & Culture, Ilorin for another year (1985-1986). In 1988, he became a lecturer at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi to date. An ardent supporter of Onaism, Professor Afolayan specializes in stone carving, although, he also works in metal, cement, and wood. He is a member of the Nigerian Society for Education through Art and Society of Nigerian Artists.
Other achievements
Professor Afolayan's artworks have been shown in several exhibitions in Nigeria and he also holds several achievements and awards:
EXHIBITIONS
1. Towards 21st Century Art, Lagos, October 18-27, 1990.
2. Images of the Nigerian Nation, National Theatre, Lagos, Sep 29 - Oct 13, 1990.
3. Art as Technology, Federal University of Technology, Akure, November 1-3, 1990.
4. African Development Bank 25th Anniversary Conference Art Exhibition, Nicon Noga Hilton Hotel, Abuja, April-May, 1989.
5. Vision for Excellence, Home Design Centre, Lagos, December 16-23, 1989.
6. Creative Dialogue: SNA at 25, National Theatre, Lagos, Nov 27 - Dec 10, 1989.
7. Towards 21st Century Art, Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, September 8-15, 1989.
COMMISSIONS
1. Warrior on Horse, Government Reservation Area roundabout, Ilorin, 1985.
2. Royal Salutation, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1987.
3. Federal Symbol, Federal University of Technology, Akure, 1987
WRITTEN WORK
Stone Carving – Practical Studio Production of Sculptures in Various Stones, Master of Fine Art thesis, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria (Unpublished), October 1987.
AWARDS AND HONORS
Gbadebo prize for best art student, Public Collections National Council for Arts & Culture, Lagos, 1978.