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Blue Dream 1 Drawing

Paul Ogunlesi

Nigeria

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

Size: 11.8 W x 15.7 H x 0.1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

"Nínú ìkòkò dúdú ni ẹkọ funfun ti'n jáde" (the white pap is produced through the help of the black bottomed pot) "inú dundun ni'n mori'ya" (happiness of the heart helps maintain sanity of the mind) This body of works was inspired by the above Adages, and the need to propagate self induced happiness and keep believing in one's vision, no matter the situation of things. As someone that lives in a part of the world where there are societal bias. Where the ability for the female gender to dream are somewhat limited to the kitchen, and the closing of her wedding party. I use this series to admonish these souls never to stop believing in themselves. All they want to become are within them and digging into self to pull out those things that aid fulfillment and true happiness for them is what they should keep striving for. Just like my choice of blue in the background of this series, in form of the sky. Which will only be the starting point of a woman that knows her worth. .

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Charcoal on Paper

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11.8 W x 15.7 H x 0.1 D in

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My works are description of known souls that's locked inside everyone of us. They are layout of some obvious or hidden realities of human existence, as it pertains to daily living. My Narratives are inspired by the wisdom from the Yoruba Adages, and revolve around love, mental health, hope, betrayal, faith, romance, fashion, and encouragement of more kindness in the world. Things I believe can be experienced by everyone in the world, no matter their positions, status or location. The tempera and wash painting techniques are what I use in creating my pieces and collaging of newspaper prints are Paramount in my painting, to convey hidden narrations behind the experiences of each subject I am treating at every point in time With my works, I tend to focus on the feet upward, Providing a multiplicity of narratives for my audience to explore my metaphorical, ambiguous canvases oscillate between a sense of peace and abandonment, faith, tenuous hope. Forced into becoming voyeur, the viewer soon becomes the off-screen protagonist of a scene that is left for him or her to interpret. With my works, I deploy an invasive process to engage my audience: carefully framing my compositions to avoid representing faces, I focus instead on my characters’ feet and legs, as a metaphor in creating rich evocative narrations as a “mediums of shared identities" I aspire for my viewers to perceive my art as a gateway to deeper comprehension of individuals and their multifaceted nature, as well as a mirror through which they can gain insight into their own selves. I want to instill in people a heightened awareness of the complexities inherent in every person, the duality of their character, and the unique set of life experiences that shape their responses to others and the world around them. By engaging with my pieces, I hope viewers will embark on a journey of self-reflection, prompting them to consider their own place in the grand tapestry of existence and to embrace life's realities with renewed vigor and empathy.

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