Oritsetsonaye Donna Bennet
Oritsetsonaye Donna Bennet, known as Donna, is a versatile visual artist with a passion for bringing imaginative creations to life. A native of Nigeria with Ghanaian roots from her father's side, Donna's artistic journey began practically at birth, as her parents fondly recall her being born with a paintbrush in hand.
A graduate of Yaba College of Technology in Lagos, Nigeria, with a degree in fine and graphic arts, Donna has honed her skills as a fine art painter, illustrator, and graphic artist. Currently pursuing a master's degree at the University for the Creative Arts in Epsom, UK, she continues to delve into the realms of art with a cradle-to-canvas perspective.
Donna's art has found a home at the POP Gallery in Lagos, a small family-run creative center dedicated to bringing art closer to the people. Her work also gained international recognition at the 'All Woman Art Exhibition' hosted by the United States-based 'Light Space & Time Online Art Gallery.'
While she appreciates all forms of art, both digital and traditional, Donna's heart lies in painting, influenced by the abstract and expressionist styles of renowned artists like Bruce Onobrakpeya and Paul Gauguin. Her desire to convey innermost feelings through art is evident in each design and brushstroke.
Beyond traditional mediums, Donna is currently immersed in exploring media art and technology. Her focus is on understanding how to seamlessly translate concepts from the digital realm to the physical world and across various mediums, employing diverse technologies in the process.
Exhibition
• DEC 10TH - 11TH 2022: Artmosfair ( art & NFT Exhibition) Group Exhibition . Location: Cera Cerni's Art Hub lekki Lagos
• LAOKWE LAKES (GROUP ART EXHIBITION) September 30- October 3 2022 LOCATION: Laokwe lakes Golf and Country Estate
• 2016/2017: JP clark University of Lagos
• 2017- Love in the park- Group Art exhibition at JJT Park Ikeja
• 2018 – The Experience 1– Group Art exhibition @Ado Bayero Mall Kano
• 2019 – The Experience 2 – Group Art exhibition @Ado Bayero Mall Kano
• 2019- Alit Festival - Group Art exhibition - Art Pavilion Abuja.
• 2020- Affordable Art Fair- Group Exhibition (opening of Dabo Art Gallery Kano) Nassarawa LG, Kan0