Degree Name
MFA (Master of Fine Arts)
Program
Art
Date of Award
5-2024
Committee Chair or Co-Chairs
Mira Gerard
Committee Members
Michael Fowler, Andrew Ross
Abstract
The artist presents his Master of Fine Arts exhibition, entitled Ìlànà Òrí-òkè Àtiyanrìn: T(h)reading Sands and Mountains. The exhibit was mounted in Tipton Gallery in downtown Johnson City, TN, from February 1 to February 9, 2024. The exhibition consisted of 13 artworks, including mixed media paintings, fibers, sculptures, and installations. In this thesis, Akintobi discusses his life experiences growing up in Nigeria and traveling to the United States for his MFA, and how these experiences have affected his art over the past three years.
Through the exhibition, the artist delves into the intersection and variances of cultural perspectives, exploring identity and creativity within the dynamic context of these two cultures. This body of work is a visual translation of his observations and comparisons of his everyday life in southwest Nigeria and his everyday life in Johnson City, TN, USA.
Document Type
Thesis - unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Akintobi, Akintayo, "Ìlànà Òrí-òkè Àtiyanrìn: T(h)reading Sands and Mountains" (2024). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. Paper 4423. https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/4423
Copyright
Copyright by the authors.