Houses by the River

Olaniyan’s painting shows a riverside community and the structural layout of wooden houses suspended by stilts.  This is impressionist depiction of the scenery commonly known as Makoko. Uniquely, this painting shows quietness in the midst of vibrancy reflected by the colours used and also the scene is deserted to suggest that the inhabitants have gone […]

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Olaniyan’s painting shows a riverside community and the structural layout of wooden houses suspended by stilts.  This is impressionist depiction of the scenery commonly known as Makoko.

Uniquely, this painting shows quietness in the midst of vibrancy reflected by the colours used and also the scene is deserted to suggest that the inhabitants have gone off to their daily chores.

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