AN INVESTIGATION OF SELECTED CONCEPTUAL DRAWINGS OF LASISI LAMIDI FROM 2010 TO 2015

Abstract

This paper is an exposition of conceptual drawings of one the renown artists of 21st century modern Nigerian art. Drawing as an art deal with the representation of objects on a flat surface, it has continued through the ages and culture with lines and attached symbolic meanings to the artists. Lasisi Lamidi who is an academically trained artist, art instructor and resident practicing artist in Zaria, Kaduna State. Objectives were established, and related literature was reviewed. The method used by the Researcher in gathering data for this research is considered as an empirical. However, historical and descriptive methods were adopted. Drafted interview questions were also employed by the Researcher as to get firsthand information (primary source) for the study. Data analysis and discussion also contain in this research; this is through interpretive description from photographs of the art works. Finally, findings, conclusion, and recommendations which among them is to provide or create where interested members of the society, especially unemployed youths can learn this profession through the apprenticeship system.