In this exhibition organise by Weave and Co gallery
and curated by Moses Ohiomokhare, Aina-Scott's presents simple ways for people
to understand complex social issues like womanhood and other phenomena using
acrylic on canvas and mixed media, the very painstaking process of pointillism,
and more art forms and styles.
"I want people to see the environment from least
expected and previously unexplored perspectives, because that is one power that
art wields. I honestly do wish to encourage objectivity with my art, because it
is not enough for humans to be subjective. We need more voices, honest voices
and platforms to speak from, which is even why I plan to open an art gallery at
the Ikorodu axis of Lagos very soon. Social issues can be addressed properly
only when we remove our emotions from our dealings, and to do this, we can
exploit the amazing avenues that art presents", says Aina-Scott.
Exhibition runs till August 17, 2018. The event is to
be declared open by Mrs Ijeoma Nwogwugwu, MD, Arise TV, an ardent lover and
supporter of the Arts.
Aina-Scott works and lives in Lagos, Nigeria. Her
works have been featured on various art platforms locally and internationally -
Best of Ife '95, Naija Women Exhibition by Tourshop (2007), Lakeville Art
Festival (Minnesota, USA) 2014 - and are well represented at various Nigerian
galleries. She has been well reviewed by contemporary artists such as the revered
Olusegun Adejumo and even the local and international media.
Aina-Scott depicts themes as dynamic as her choice of
art forms, lending her works and myriad of African values without any
conflicting messages. Aina-Scott has been a journalist, graphics artist, and
banker at different times in the past, and remains an unabashed horticulturist
even while art holds her heart.
