A VISIT TO RED DOOR GALLERY

Have you ever been so bored on a saturday in lagos city you're forced to do something fun? The irony right? But that has been my reality in this boisterous city of Lagos. The Fun is out there and all i have to do is get my self out and into it. That is how this particular day in December of 2021 went. It turned out to be so much fun i wonder why it felt like such a burden at first.

Instinctively, my go-to place to escape boredom-Ville has always been to find something creatively exciting around me and get lost in it. The RED Door Gallery is just a few blocks away from where i live. I pass it on my way to work everyday and just always wonder when I'll find the time to peep in..... one day soon I'll say... oh well. i finally went in.

On display that day was the most vibrant collection of  knuckle-heads I've ever seen, cartoon-like big-headed monsters that caught my color-loving side. I was instantly pulled to it. The gurgled-eyes and larger than life depictions took me back to my Anime loving days. 

I cannot recall the name of the artist for the life of me. My aim however is to journal and share my experience from that day. Getting lost in this art and space was all the Serotonin i did not realize i needed for that day. I am glad i went. Anything is better than having a dampened mood all day.

RED DOOR GALLERY LOCATION:

 

BLOGBUZZ: ZEN MAGAZINE NOVEMBER EDITION OUT NOW!

Check out the latest edition of Zen Magazine featuring British model, Debrina Breeny Lee Francis.

Every month at Zen, we try to set new records, bring you something different, create new opportunities and break new boundaries. Throughout the months, we have seen the most beautiful and exotic models across Africa, America & The Caribbean been featured on our covers. Well, this month is totally different because we bring you the first pure British model to grace our cover – Debrina ‘Breeny Lee’ Francis is a 20 year old British model that was born in Essex in the United Kingdom. Breeny Lee as she is fondly called by her modelling colleagues has set her sight on been one of Britain’s top models. She is very passionate about Fashion, loves modelling and is excited about her rising career in the industry. We have so many tantalizing stories in this issue from our exclusive interview with South African Fashion Designer Gert – Johan Coetze, to all the exclusives, winners & performers from the 2011 Channel O Awards. We also have photos from Nigerian & Swahili Fashion week respectively.

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LOOKBOOK: IBEELA TEXTILES PORTFOLIO

ibeela.com is the online portfolio of Nabila Idris, a multidisciplinary designer.

She specialises in digital design for fashion textiles.   

Her work is influenced by African and Western aesthetics resulting in a hybrid explosion of designs.

Her design studio - House of Beela provides textiles for fashion and is also a textile/fashion brand.

Visit House of Beela on .... (coming soon)

Contact Nabila@ibeela.com for more information.

She is currently based in the United Kingdom.

Current Services

- Exclusive print design for fashion textiles 

- Design consultancy

coutrtesy: www.ibeela.com

THE NASTY TEDDY TEES COLLECTION by AHA TOUSHIRO

The Nasty Teddy T-shirt collection is fresh, funky, trendy and fun... the creator Aha Toushiro makes everything about his designs fun and easy, the t-shirt label is perfect for party rockers like ermmm (Pointing Finger :D ).. this is the label to watch out for at the moment.

Here are some of his proposed designs which will be ready in a few weeks. You can visit these site FB Page & ahatoushiro.blogetery.com to view the complete collection and for bookings.. its just awesome.. i definately gonna get me some.

self portraits of “SIR TIMMY”

Name: Ajibola Timothy Elegbede

State: Oyo State.

Date of Birth: June 22, 1984.

Place of Birth: Sokoto State.

Zodiac Sign: Cancer.

Hobbies: Singing, Dancing, Football, Reading and Photography.

Fashion Icon: T.I

Events Worked on:  D’banj in Bowen University in 2006. Helped in organizing Dr Sid Album Launch (with Blaquestar PR), One Night Only and Sallah Soiree (with iBlend), Akon’s “Welcome to Cotonou” Concert (with MTN), Soccer Mega Show (with Mekadon Akerejola).

Inspiration: I just want to be the best at what I do.

Quote: I mean what I say and I mean what I say.

Drive: I see raw talents everyday and I feel that with God on my side I wanna be able to help them achieve their passion in whatever they do.

: +2348163685132,

mcjibe@yahoo.co.uk

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www.twitter.com/SirTimmy_1

BLOGBUZZ: GRD-GRAPHIC RESEARCH DEPARTMENT PRESENTS - m.a.r.s (monsters.aliens.robots) collection

Showing the several versions of the graphic panda on tees available soon.

PROFILER: LAOLU SENBANJO - "afro-mysterics art"

Laolu Senbanjo was born in the early 80's into the family of Mr Olukayode and Mrs Adebola Senbanjo. He attended the University of Ilorin primary and secondary schools and then proceeded to study law at the University of Ilorin where he obtained his LLb. While studying law, Laolu was actively involved in music and afro-mysteric arts. After being called to the Nigerian bar, he has aggressively pursued his career as an artist. The uniqueness of his works has endeared him to many. You can see this for yourself as you browse through this gallery. He has been part of various art exhibitions (British Council WAPI 2008, Art Pyramid Exhibitions at the Transcorp Hilton Abuja Nigeria, etc).