Rizwan Khatri
Pictogram
Size : 12 x 17 in
Medium : Rogan art painted with castor oil on cotton canvas
The art work communicates the powerful visual language of hidden symbols. Based on ideographics scripts of ancient times, the visual explores the traditions of Nsibidi, an ancient system of graphic communication indigenous to native Nigeria.
The work uses the traditional skills of Rogan craft, the technique of applying oil based paint made from boiled castor oil and natural color pigments onto the textile.
The work uses the traditional skills of Rogan craft, the technique of applying oil based paint made from boiled castor oil and natural color pigments onto the textile.
Care instructions : No washing.