Dear Nostalgia is a bittersweet yearning, so to say, of the days long gone. A nostalgic and intimate moment of carefree innocence captured...
The Ayò board game is more than just a game you pass time with. It's a game that's been played for centuries, and to the Yoruba tribe, it's...
Isálè Èkó is a Yoruba word that translates to "downtown Lagos". Isálè Èkó in many ways holds a veritable trove of history. From the custom...
This artwork illustrates a scene in flux, where elements of nature or life are in a state of transformation, capturing the essence of...
"Youthful Ties" embodies the warmth of friendship and celebration. The joyful expression and close physical connection symbolize the...
The boy holding a television in front of his face, standing in a river represents someone seeking freedom through the consumption of media...
'"The Weightless Divide" evokes a sense of tension and balance between opposites, yet these opposites are not grounded or heavy, they are...
A journey on self discovery.
Swirling colors dance, bold strokes, blissful light where unrestrained joy takes flight.
A young girl sits in a wooden window frame, holding a bowl, her gaze distant and contemplative.
A quiet moment unfolds on a weathered porch, where two girls sit in muted conversation. A story of resilience, and everyday life.
A lone market woman sits beside her modest display of goods, lost in thought
A portrayal of transformation, this piece contrasts light and shadow to symbolize identity and growth.
It evokes the idea of unknown forces reaching out from darkness, as if something unseen is trying to emerge or make contact.
An old man searching for goods in a bustling market.
A head and face completely wrapped in gauze, creating a sense of mystery and vulnerability.
The sun gleams with secrets, and the sky glows with promise. I can feel the magic and mystery all around. A place of beauty and wonder – my...
The sun sinks lower, its fiery glow meets the dark of an encroaching night. A crickety chirping of a band of bugs fills the air. Tall trees...
What might we call a beat-up jalopy lost in the woods, with its chassis rusty and clapped out?
He is drenched in tiny beads of sweat. His breaths are labored, his muscles are tired, still he works late into the night, long even after...
"Look around, take in the beauty around you, take a picture – it'll last longer!"
A fragile yet but powerful surge. A flicker of a bright burning flame, even when the wind is strong. A face of a renewed future – Hope.
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An art exhibition co-curated by Itan West African Artistry and Transient Labs at Canvas 3.0 Gallery in Oculus NYC. Themed: “Come Together”...
A publication in the Volume XI of Ake Review.
A group exhibition in Kenya for 2024 ETH Safari.
#NFTNYC2024 Community Artist Showcase in New York.
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