This Nigerian artist uses soil to paint sustainably @WashingtonPost
This Nigerian artist uses soil to paint sustainably @WashingtonPost
Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Nigerian artist Emmanuel Olatunde is blending his background in science with his passion for art by turning clay from local soil into a painting tool.

Drawing on his chemistry knowledge, he neutralizes clay’s natural brown tone and adds metallic oxides to create vibrant hues.
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This Nigerian artist uses soil to paint sustainably

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