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Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art

Nigerian artist transforms ordinary clay into intricate works of art
France 24
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Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde has pioneered an innovative technique at his Lagos studio, transforming natural clay extracted from the earth into paint for creating intricate portraits. The 39-year-old artist merges his scientific background with his artistic passion to revolutionize traditional portrait painting.

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In his Lagos studio, Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is transforming the way portraits are painted, using clay sourced from the earth beneath his feet. The 39-year-old artist has developed a unique technique that turns natural clay into paint, using his background in science and his passion for art.

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