Market space; stimuli for imagination, symbolic concept for artistic expression by four Nigerian artists

Abstract

The Market Scene is one of the popular themes among Nigerian artists. Market in several communities serves as centers for meetings,  commerce, and relaxation. In some instances, calendars are tagged based on the days between market days. Market is a subject that  cannot be exhausted, because every painter brings in his experience to bear and gives it a refreshing view. This article seeks to look into  artists and their paintings whose inspirations came from market activities and especially Abiodium Olaku, Kolade Oshinowo, John  Oyedemi and Sam Ovriti. The artists were purposively selected to fit the desired theme which looks at the artistic practices of representing market arena, idea, and colour schemes. A conclusion is drawn for a comparison and point influences. It is expected that  these four artists‟ works would give insight into market representation in Nigeria.