Buraimoh Gbadamosi: Master Stone Carver

This is a portrait of Buraimoh Gbadamosi (1925-2014), New Sacred Artist working primarily in stone carving, seated outside his house on Ibokun Road in Osogbo, where he was a next door neighbour to Susanne Wenger. He was also one of her closest friends, an artistic collaborator and 'soul mate'. Gbadamosi's magnificent stone sculptures are displayed throughout the Sacred Grove as well as inside and outside of Wenger’s house. Originally a tailor by trade, he was encouraged by Wenger to try his hand at wood carving, and he demonstrated enormous talent. His first works of art were commissioned for her house.