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Gele used to be just a common head wrap but it has transformed over the years to not just a common head wrap but a form of art. Nigerian gele comes in different designs, colours and fabrics such as damask, brocade and aso-oke. When shoppig for gele, ensure the texture of the fabric the gele is made of is not too hard and not too soft. This is for easy manipulation when tying. It is believed that the use of gele helps connect with history and culture. Tying gele is an act that involves patience, practice and often times a well-toned arm. There is no two ways in achieving an exact look twice when tying gele. Gele is a not to skip part of a traditional attire because not only are they tied in various styles but they make the look complete and ultimately makes women feel beautiful no matter the occasion.

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Het is dringen geblazen in de stand van de Amsterdamse galerie Van Zijll Langhout waar een solopresentatie van schilder Iriée Zamblé is te zien. Twee mannen staan bewonderend te kijken naar de grote muurschildering die zij maakte. ‘Hij komt net van de IC, ik van de corona-afdeling’, stelt Richard Boddeus zichzelf en zijn collega voor. Zij zijn verpleegkundigen van het Isala Ziekenhuis in Zwolle en vertegenwoordigen hier de kunstcommissie van het ziekenhuis. Twee jaar geleden kocht de commissie drie portretten van Zamblé die nu op de afdeling neurologie hangen. Eindelijk zijn ze weer op pad na een ‘heel heftig’ jaar. De vorige keer was ook Art Rotterdam: ‘Het is heel mooi om te zien hoe Iriée Zamblé zich ontwikkelt.’

Nyareeta Gach is an Artist, Poet and aspiring Gallerist fervent in her desires as a professional Artist. She was born in Maiwut, Sudan in 1992. During the nation's Second Civil War, at only 9-months-old, Nyareeta and her immediate family members fled their war-torn nation to seek sanctuary in Ethiopia. In later years they found asylum in the Hagadera Refugee camp in the town of Dadaab, Kenya, where Nyareeta spent most of her childhood. In 2001, Nyareeta and her family immigrated to the United States where she grew up in central Minnesota. The ambitious young artist currently lives in New York City, where she exhibits and continues her practice.

Gele is a Yoruba word for a female head wrap. Its origin is believed to be from Africa.

Kunstenaar Iriée Zamblé springt eruit op Art Rotterdam

“I’ve been on quest for home, for stillness to live life rather than living to survive.”