ASO EBI

Aso ebi is a Yoruba term used to describe the conventional attire worn by relatives and friends during special occasions. It is prevalent across Nigeria and other cultures of African nations. The purpose of Aso ebi is to establish uniformity amongst the people it adorns.

In this piece, Aso ebi doubles as the title and a predominant theme which aims to express humanity’s ties to nature. The image deliberately demonstrates a symbiosis between the woman in Aso ebi and the tree she finds solace in. The woman considers her level of ease within nature, as the tree characterizes the natural environment as comforting. She acknowledges the matching material as a secondary adornment, a comfort within a comfort. She recognizes the interconnectedness of her corresponding patterns to the environment’s complimentary design. She knows neither would remain the same in isolation g