Those who neglect the importance of local knowledge, neglect it at their own peril.
– An Indian proverb

He is just too good. One of the reasons he was named Luke. Luke means the ‘Bright One.’ What a way to crown a distinguished destiny by the one who brings light into contemporary art. Luke Osaro is destined to walk the pathways of art royals. Biblically, his name resonates the name of Saint Luke the Physician.

Nigerian born artist, astute and contemporal Luke Osaro will never stop reinventing as transcends his art odyssey. His surgical touches on his creations and inventions are supreme masterclass. Luke’s art heals the souls of enthusiasts yearning for ‘Outside the Box’ collections.

Never underestimate this glowing brand from the renowned Obafemi Awolowo University, a college that houses one unique art school that has taken us through historical journey of Graceland!

Luke is a dude of sheer genius who loves experimenting on our history, norms, nuances, Royalty and cultural presence. The art physician has been exposing what we hitherto overlook into our consciousness with his mercurial creative series.

In the beginning was ‘Atinu Ade’ that got critical acclaim from art critics and historians, earning a centrespread of glory.

He is an Edo born artist but who has lived all his life in the bustling city of Lagos, yet will never renege his cultural milieu, instead he celebrates it.

Luke has given us another one that will surely remain a classic just like his previous works. Ade Iyun is an astonishing work to behold as it stands shining in royal presence. And already a masterpiece to behold at first glance. Ade Iyun is a 67cm Bonded Stone beauty.

Iyun is a set of precious stones that are of premium quality in African culture. A penchant symbol reserves for the royals and nobles with full mark of glory. So peculiar to grace, this precious stone connects Africa and Africans far back renaissance period in history. Iyun is a beaded cone-shaped crown with a long fringe of beads that covers the face of the one that wears it.

The beaded stones are part of royal symbol. Extensive research work by Luke Osaro on Africa and Africans rich history would surely earn him a knighthood soon. One industrious and brilliant personality that never rests on his oars, Luke’s path to freedom is embodied in his story telling creations that revel in our African art stations.

Luke Osaro is indeed a bringer of light.

Luke Osaro in a conversation with Ireho Aito.

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