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Title:Ikoko Aje (Poetry for the Goddess of Wealth) Medium :acrylic on canvas Size: 40x50 inches Year: 2023 Aje (Monday): This is the day on which money joined Orisa on earth and is known as the day of money. Yoruba people use this day to start business, and to discuss economic and financial programs. Ajé The orisha of wealth, economic enterprise, business, economic success in the Yoruba religion, believed to be a daughter of Olókun. Aje took its roots from Ile-Ife, being the traditional home of the Yoruba culture and tradition. Believed to be the custodian of economic activities, wealth and prosperity, came from the nooks and crannies of the country to celebrate the deity. Olokun is believed to be the parent of Aje, the orisha of great wealth and of the bottom of the ocean. Olokun is revered as the ruler of all bodies of water and for the authority over other water deities. If someone is working, you would say eku ise, meaning greetings for your work. The same thing too, if you see a business person or trader, for instance, you would greet, eku oro aje, meaning greetings over Aje's matter. You could also ask, se Aje wa? Meaning hope Aje is around? Oriki Aje: Praise Poetry for the Goddess of Wealth and Prosperity If one doesn’t work, one doesn’t earn money. It is said that Aje gives one the opportunity to earn money. Yorubas have a greeting for every situation. For instance, if people are just sitting down and relaxing, your greeting to them would be eku joko, meaning greetings for sitting. If someone is working, you would say eku ise, meaning greetings for your work. The same thing too, if you see a business person or trader, for instance, you would greet, eku oro aje, meaning greetings over Aje’s matter. You could also ask, se Aje wa? Meaning hope Aje is around? That’s a loose direct translation but to translate into English properly, that question is asking if there have been sales or opportunities to make money.
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Painting:
Acrylic on Canvas
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40 W x 50 H x 1.5 D in
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Hezekiah Obidare
Nigeria
My biography Obidare Hezekiah (B.1995) is a Nigeria-based visual artist, A painter, from Osun state . Hezekiah comes from a long line of local pottery culture. He graduated with B.A(ed), Obafemi Awolowo University (ACE Ondo) Nigeria. He works with different medium but majorly Acrylic and oil paint. Hezekiah's works is a documentation of history yet untold about the importance and usefulness of pottery to the society. Drawing inspirations from his culture and people in his environment. He captures the deferent form of Pot and uses it as a human head to testify to the the importance of Pot more than house utensil. Hezekiah have participated in many art exhibition, some of which are: • Art fair, Ibadan, Nigeria, 2024. •Spiralis Gallery Group Exhibition (“FLOWER POWER”) USA, 2024. •Spiralis Gallery group Exhibition("Woman Phenomenally”) USA, 2023. •LIMCAF Grand finale Exhibition (Fix it)Enugu 2023. •LIMCAF Regional Exhibition (Fix It)Ondo 2023. •See beyond seeing final year art exhibition 2023. •Professional Artist Exhibition (Invigoration) 2022. •LIMCAF Grand final exhibition enugu(Paradox of the muted echo 2022. •LIMCAF regional exhibition (Paradox of the muted echo)Ondo 2022. •LIMCAF regional exhibition (so far so what) Ondo 2020/2021. •Lasgidi art exhibition 2021 in lagos. •Victory’s art exhibition ondo 2017. Artist statement Obidare Hezekiah (B.1995) is a Nigeria-based visual artist hailing from Osun state, known for his captivating paintings. Coming from a lineage rooted in local pottery culture, Hezekiah's artistic journey is deeply influenced by his cultural heritage. His preferred mediums are acrylic and oil paint, through which he expresses his artistic vision. Hezekiah's works serve as a documentation of untold histories, shedding light on the significance, utility, and splendor that pots bring to his society. Moving beyond their utilitarian value as mere utensils, he delves into the depths of his cultural heritage to reveal the profound importance of pots. Drawing inspiration from his culture and the people around him, Hezekiah captures the diverse forms of pots and transforms them into human heads. Through this artistic representation, he emphasizes the significance of pots beyond their functional role, posing questions and inviting viewers to contemplate their importance. His intention is to unearth the untold stories embedded in the history of pots and their contributions to society and human life at large.
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