Iwalewa Gallery

The Ascendant

The Ascendant 2013

Jimoh Buraimoh

Beads on Board.

32 x 48 Inches (81.3 × 121.9 cm)

A triumphant figure rises above a collective, their arms outstretched in a powerful gesture of release and transcendence. This piece captures a spiritual ascent, celebrating the shared human spirit and collective imagination.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 32 x 48 Inches(81.3 × 121.9 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Oil paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.
Jimoh Buraimoh, 1943, Nigeria.

Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, born on April 3, 1943, in Osogbo, Osun State, is one of Nigeria's most celebrated modern artists and a pioneer of the Osogbo Art Movement of the 1960s. His work blends Western techniques with Yoruba motifs, reflecting a deep cultural heritage. Renowned for his oil paintings, etchings, and especially his unique bead paintings and mosaic murals, Buraimoh...

Chief Jimoh Buraimoh, born on April 3, 1943, in Osogbo, Osun State, is one of Nigeria's most celebrated modern artists and a pioneer of the Osogbo Art Movement of the 1960s. His work blends Western techniques with Yoruba motifs, reflecting a deep cultural heritage. Renowned for his oil paintings, etchings, and especially his unique bead paintings and mosaic murals, Buraimoh became Africa's first bead painter in 1964, transforming traditional beadwork into a contemporary art form.
His artworks are featured in prestigious institutions, including the Smithsonian Museum of African Art in Washington, DC. His monumental mosaic murals decorate public spaces in Nigeria, Europe, and the United States. He represented Nigeria at major events such as the First All African Trade Fair in Nairobi (1972) and FESTAC in Lagos (1977).
Buraimoh has received numerous awards, including a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Center for African and African American Art and Culture in San Francisco (1996) and an Award of Excellence from the Atlanta Urban Design Commission (1997). Beyond his artistic career, he is a devoted educator and community leader, conducting art workshops globally and contributing to arts education programs in Nigeria, the United Kingdom, and the United States.