Jimoh Buraimoh

Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, born as Jimoh Adetunji Buraimoh is a Nigerian painter and artist. Chief Buraimoh is one of the most influential artist to emerge from the 1960s workshops conducted by Ulli and Georgina Beier in Osogbo,Osun state, Nigeria. Since then, he has become one of the most well known artists from Osogbo.

Early Life and Education

Jimoh Buraimoh was born in Osogbo, Osun state, Nigeria in 1943 into a Muslim family. He attended the 1960'S workshops conducted by Ulli. He also was a lightning techniian in Duro Ladipo's theater.

Career

Jimoh Buraimoh's works merge western media and Yoruba stye and motif. Jimoh Buraimoh is credited to being Africa's first head painter when in 1964, he made a contemporary art form inspired by the Yoruba tradition of incorporating beadwork designs into ceremonial fabris and beaded crowns. In 1972, he represented Nigeria in the First All African Trade Fair in Nairobi, Kenya. One of his famous paintings was presented in World Festival of Black Arts, Festac '77. He was the first Nigerian to be awarded a membership in the Contemporary World Association of Mosaic Artists.

Works

Jimoh's works have been exhibited both home and abroad.

Teaching

Jimoh Buraimoh is also an efficient teaching artist. In 1974, he taught at the Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine. He also taught at the University of Bloomington and other schools in New York, Boston and Los Angeles.

Sources and references

• Jimoh Buraimoh's website
• Jimoh Adetunji Buraimoh, "The Heritage: My Life and Arts", Lagos: Spectrum Books, Ltd., 2000. ISBN 978-978-029-083-2
• African Contemporary | Art Gallery featuring Jimoh Buraimoh's work