A Nigerian artist creates portraits using paints made from natural clay
Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde creates portraits using paints made from natural clay in his studio in Lagos. He sources the material for his paints from the ground beneath his feet, according to France 24.
According to France 24, 39-year-old Olatunde has developed his own technique: he transforms natural clay into paint, which he uses for his artwork. In this approach, the artist combines his scientific background with his passion for art.
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France 24 describes this technique as a way to use ordinary clay to create works of art. The two-minute, 15-second segment was published on August 7, 2026; Clarisse Fortuné is listed as the author.
France 24 categorized the video under the “Africa” section. The story’s keywords include Nigeria, art, culture, West Africa, and painting.
