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ABOUT THE ARTWORK
Àbíké is a Yoruba females name which means, born to be treasured. The female gender in the Yoruba culture are known for beauty, and each everyone of them should taken care of. Yoruba also believes that the concept of beauty is not just about the physical appearance but also, a good character/ attitude. And that brings in the concept of ìwàlẹwà(Character is beauty) This piece is aim to capture the beauty, cultural philosophy, and the struggles of a Yoruba lady. Yoruba is a tribe of the south Western people of Nigeria. The Yoruba people believe that names given to someone are profound, powerful and can influence what he or she will become in life. Hence, they perform ritual and consult oracles before naming a child.This piece titled Àdùnní is a name of a female which means 'one that is pleasant to have'. Yorubas believe that the concept of beauty is beyond the physical appearance. They believe beauty is the character of an individual and that brings in the concept of Ìwàlẹwà, which means character is beauty. In Yoruba culture, the females are well taken care of and given more attention to in their upbringing because Yorubas believe they're life giving beings. Beyond other crucial roles of a woman in the society, Yoruba believe that Women are Life giving beings, hence they're being taken care of. The African lady is known for their beauty, Strength and resilience.
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Giclee on Fine Art Paper
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10 W x 10 H x 0.1 D in
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15.25 W x 15.25 H x 1.2 D in
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Faith Gbadero
Nigeria
Beyond the popular opinion that art is the creation of beauty, Faith Ayooluwa Gbadero, a contemporary visual artist from Oyo State Nigeria, believes that art is a tool for intellectual discourse, social commentary and also a medium of self-expression and identification. Faith is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University where he studied Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. His works are reflections of his beliefs, culture, experiences and social interactions within his environment. He is an inspiring figurative artist whose creative expressions serve as a powerful catalyst for social change. With a deep-rooted passion for advocating social values, Faith harnesses the transformative power of art to challenge existing norms, ignite conversations, and foster empathy within society. He works with a positive mindset and believes in positivity in all spheres of life. Faith explores socio-cultural themes in his works to preach hope, love and sanity in the society. His works are agents of socialization that exhort morality, cultural and human values in the environment. He seeks to not only create aesthetic experiences but also to spark meaningful thoughts & conversations with his works in the society.
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