On Thursday 2nd February 2012, Lakin Ogunbanwo held his first conceptual exhibition tagged “The Mask“ at Terra Kulture in Victoria Island, Lagos. The exhibition was a one-day display of twenty photographic works taken in celebration of the mystery of the human mind and face. It also explored the idea of masking people and forcing the audience to appreciate the strength of the visuals as opposed to making a preset judgment based on first impressions in such cases where faces are revealed.
The well attended event saw Lagos-based art and fashion enthusiasts arrive in style and also a few surprise drop-ins like The First lady of Lagos State – Her Excellency Abimbola Fashola. Apart from speeches from Curator – Marc Purst and the photographer himself – Lakin Ogunbanwo, attendees couldn’t help but be attracted to a photo area where they got the chance to take their own portraits with the mask – all images taken where given to the guests as souvenirs.
A fun filled gathering to celebrate art, we wish Lakin Ogunbanwo all the best. To find out more about “The Mask” Lakin Ogunbanwo, Log on to his Website
Photos
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Tokini Peterside
Nkechi Bakare & Bolaji Kekere-Ekun
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Adeola Ayilara II
Ebi Atawodi
Tomiwa Alademoko
Amaka Osakwe of Maki Oh, Lakin Ogunbanwo & Odien Willie-Harry
Bobo Omotayo
Funmto & Funmbi Ogunbanwo
Bez
Eku Edewor
Noble Igwe
Olamide Adedeji & Ebuka Obi-Uchendu
Marc Purst
Ore Olunuga II
Temi Dollface
Funmto Ogunbanwo & Folawe Omikunle
Lekan Ogunbanwo
Bolanle Austen-Peters, Anne Efuru & Dundun Peterside
Oseyi Etomi & Eku Edewor
Obi Obi, Oseyi Etomi, Eku Edewor & Bolaji Animashaun
Lekan, Ladun, Deji Adeleke & Lakin Ogunbanwo
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Folake Folarin-Coker (Creative Director, Tiffany Amber)
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Ono Bello
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Lisa Folawiyo (Creative Director, JBL)
Lakin Ogunbanwo & Her Excellency Abimbola Fashola (First Lady of Lagos State)
About “The Mask”
A simple proposition – Let’s use photography to foster the discussion that we are all one – regardless of status, creed, and gender. “The Mask” is made up of photographs taken of public figures and average law-abiding citizens – all identities are disguised by the mask however the object is to ensure that each subject’s personality comes through.The collection is made up of the photographer’s shortlisted subjects whom he admires – some are more known than others. Subjects include a current first lady, a former first lady, a composer, a designer, a pastor, a judge, and regular high school students.The object is to create powerful images whilst remaining true to an artist’s aesthetics as an artist and photographer.This theme is as much a doorway into conversations about topical subjects, as well as about artistic techniques and style.
Photo Credits: Bobo Omotayo
Ebuka will you marry me *batting eyelashes*? btw didnt realize Bez was dis fine….
Almost didn’t recognize Folawe.
dis lakin dude is handsome..but his chubby 🙁
very cool concept and creativity is at its peak here……is lakin taken pls?
To me the Masks look the same or …? But whatever that a nice concept.
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Dundun Peterside is FIERCE! She oozes class and sophistication!
I agree. Love Dundun Peterside
Ebuka!!!
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BEZ!!!! he cute.
I agree oh…Ebuka!!!
Awwwww… BEZ!!! He has gained good weight. I trip for him. *Whispers, I haven’t seen him before ooo* LOL
Looks like a lot of fun. Everyone looks nice!
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Hi Bella, thanks for sharing nice to see my family (the Ogunbanwos) up here….makes me realize how much I miss 9ja.
see how naija pple like to dey claim sha, “my family” abi? I can swear that these pple don’t know you. abi u r Lakin’s sister abi?
Wow… just wow. It’s 2012 for lawd’s sake & you people need to ditch this attitude. So what if someone posts a shout-out claiming it’s to their family? If it is their family, maybe homesickness prompted that comment and if it isn’t their family, why are you so bothered? It’s no skin off your own nose. Let me repeat that – No.Skin.Off.Your.Nose.
i believe i was talking to kemi. thanks 🙂
umm, who r u Kemi? claiming “my family” i bet they don’t even know you… muhahahahaha, lool
temi dollface is mos def on top of her style game! chick rocked it waaaa!
why do people think Eku Edewor is beautiful! i think there are tons more hotter ibo, yoruba babes finer than her
whoeva said she wz beautiful? or does fair skin equal beauty?
eku looks weird today
Well, I think Eku looks lovely as per usual. Temi Dollface looks fab, I love her outfit. And although i can’t see much of Nkechi Bakare’s hair cut, what I can see is hot and rather Yayoi Kusama-esque. I’m also lovin Ono Bello’s luscious long braids, the colour really suits her gorgeous complexion.
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ONO’S BRAIDS IS DA BUSINESS!!!!!!!
nice…lakin used to be so fine in school(babcock university)…he was not chubby back then
Nice crowd but as masks go, the photographed mask in the first pic is a dressed up version of the Festac 77 Mask. I am hoping that BN paste the pics of the other 19, where I hope to see 21st Century take on masks. Sci fi influences, political (2 faced). Gosh, even across tribes in Nigeria and how they would have evolved. Don’t mention….
Marvel, did you read this
“About “The Mask”
A simple proposition – Let’s use photography to foster the discussion that we are all one – regardless of status, creed, and gender. “The Mask” is made up of photographs taken of public figures and average law-abiding citizens – all identities are disguised by the mask however the object is to ensure that each subject’s personality comes through.The collection is made up of the photographer’s shortlisted subjects whom he admires – some are more known than others. Subjects include a current first lady, a former first lady, a composer, a designer, a pastor, a judge, and regular high school students.The object is to create powerful images whilst remaining true to an artist’s aesthetics as an artist and photographer.This theme is as much a doorway into conversations about topical subjects, as well as about artistic techniques and style. ”
It was right beneath the last picture
Looks pretentious
and how does it look pretentious fellow one?
Nice event! I think the Ebi lady is gorgeous. Minimal makeup but really striking face.