AKPORODE COLLINS ABINORO Abinoro Akporode Collins (b. 1984), attended the School of Art and Design, Auchi Polytechnic in Edo State where he obtained his National Diploma (ND) in painting and general art (2009) and graduated with higher diploma (HND) in sculpture (2012) as the overall best graduating student. Abinoro draws inspiration from his environment, depicting these experiences with his sculptures rendered in stainless steel cutlery, fire glass and bronze. His art is a mixed of both classical , highly conceptualized and repurposed materials.By repurposing materials, he give new meaning to thee materials without having to allow them be worn out or discarded. Curtlery (spoons and forks ) has constantly been a medium that he has experimented for the past 8 year. With it, he has achieve unimaginable sculptures clearly depicting mind blowing forms and details in his work yet been able to twist his subjects to engage issues in his environment.
He has been acknowledged and featured on BBC News for his impressive art pieces created with spoons.
Collins have had one solo exhibition 'Raptured'2019.
He has exhibited widely within and outside Nigeria