African Blues: Gasali Adeyemo
Gasali Adeyemo is from the small village, Ofatedo, located in Nigeria. His mother was his first and most important teacher in learning the traditional arts of the Yoruba Tribe. In 1990 he attended the Nike Center for Arts and Culture, where he remained for a total of six years studying traditional Yoruba batik, adire eleko, tie-dye and indigo. Eventually he was given the opportunity to exhibit his work and travel outside of Nigeria. Since then, Gasali has been traveling the world conducting workshops and exhibitions.
Gasali Adeyemo will be speaking at our upcoming online symposium, Irresistible, on Saturday 8 June 2024. Book your tickets here. We spoke to him about his journey and stories in textiles and, in particular, how he learn the craft of traditional Yoruba batik.
What was your first memory of a textile?
My first memory of textiles was when I saw my grandparents wearing indigo robes in the morning before they started their daily jobs.
Gasali Adeyemo will be speaking at our upcoming online symposium, Irresistible, on Saturday 8 June 2024. Book your tickets here. We spoke to him about his journey and stories in textiles and, in particular, how he learn the craft of traditional Yoruba batik.
What was your first memory of a textile?
My first memory of textiles was when I saw my grandparents wearing indigo robes in the morning before they started their daily jobs.
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