Fashola Photographic Foundation holds on Saturday
*15 selected for photography foundation workshop
The Fashola Photographic Foundation has announced the launch of its debut edition with the aim to support, promote and develop the art and technology of visual arts- photography, cinematography and videography in Nigeria.
The launch will hold on Saturday at the Banquet Hall, City Hall in Lagos.
The Foundation has also announced the selection of 15 finalists for its maiden annual workshop.
The 15 finalists were selected from over a thousand entries which were adjudged among the best to capture the theme; Dialogue with Nature and Nostalgia Portraits; discuss nature and periods in the past that cannot be forgotten.
The list of the participants include: Seun Adeusi, Kehinde Yusuf, Uche Osoka, Ayo Oluwole, Fayemi Abiodun, Vivian Nwobi, Arinze Onyisi, Francis Adeoti, Eyitoyosi Onadipe, Ogunro Ayodeji, Adigwe Ndubuisi, Adegbola Adetayo and Anthony Onogbo.
In the run-up to Saturday’s launch, there will be a series of contests and workshops for emerging and professional photographers which are intended to raise awareness and develop critical thinking in contemporary photographic art in Nigeria.
The week-long workshops, which include street photography, documentary-making and portaitures, will further provide a supportive and inspirational community where photographers of all levels can build confidence in their creative and technical skills.
The Fashola Photo workshop is an annual tuition-free professional workshop aimed at nurturing emerging talent from Nigeria.
Each year, 15 participants will be selected from across the region to join those in Lagos for an intensive week-long workshop conducted by international professional photographers who volunteer their time and expertise to be a part of the initiative.
The workshop is being facilitated by seasoned professionals including Shola Animashaun, Yetunde Babaeko, TY Bello and Lukesh Olanipekun.
The inaugural photo contest will be held annually and based on selected themes, will provide a platform for participants to gain recognition for their artistic and technical achievements.
The theme for this year, “Dialogue with Nature and Nostalgia Portraits”, will afford participants to discuss nature and periods in the past that cannot be forgotten.
It is instructive to note that the Foundation is a befitting tribute to the late Alhaji Ademola Fashola by his children, as it celebrates their father and his great love for photography.
