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In my Corner Drawing

Paul Ogunlesi

Nigeria

Drawing, Charcoal on Paper

Size: 11.4 W x 15.4 H x 0.1 D in

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ABOUT THE ARTWORK

There's a Yoruba adage that says that "tí iná bá jó'ni t' ójó ọmọ ẹni, tara ẹni là ń kọ́ gbọ̀n danù " ( if fire burns one and burns one's child, one first saves oneself by instinct). Every soul has selfishness inherent in them. Another popular saying states that "evil thrives when good people do nothing" Some months ago, during my traveling around the country, there was an illegal arrest of a young man man, everyone was looking at how he was struggling with the policemen, even as they kept trying to force him into their bus, people were staring from afar and some were just walking by swiftly. I also didn't leave the car I was in even though there was some traffic, because I was thinking of how much energy, time and maybe money interfering will cost me. So I moved on. I believe majority of us can look at this work and ponder about the reality of our selfish nature. And how on the long run it has deeply contributed to how our society is being formed now. Creeping up to all sectors and spheres. I hope this piece helps my viewers to have a positive self dialogue, and curb or subdue their instinct to be selfish, while putting on selflessness, so as to better our society.

DETAILS AND DIMENSIONS
Drawing:

Charcoal on Paper

Original:

One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:

11.4 W x 15.4 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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