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Odesola IdowuArike - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Portrait, Women, Africa, Colour2024
2024
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About the Item
The name “Arike,” meaning “one who is cherished and pampered” in Yoruba, reflects the essence of this portrait—an individual whose story is rich with depth, emotion, and significance. This piece is not just a representation of a face but a reflection of history, strength, and heritage. The vibrant, expressive brushstrokes used on the subject’s skin symbolize the layers of experiences, emotions, and identities that define a person. Every stroke and color variation tells a story, celebrating the beauty of diversity and the complexity of human existence. The background, infused with intricate African patterns and symbols, represents cultural roots, tradition, and ancestral connections. It serves as a tapestry of history woven into the present, reminding us of the strength that comes from knowing where we come from. It speaks of dreams, challenges, and an unbreakable spirit.
Through Arike, I aim to create a dialogue about identity and the intersections of personal and cultural narratives, encouraging viewers to reflect on their journeys of selfhood. This piece stands as a tribute to the resilience of the human spirit and the beauty of African heritage, reminding us that within every face lies a world of untold stories.
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About Artist
Odesola Idowu Isaiah is a visual and multimedia artist living and working in Ibadan, Oyo State of Nigeria. He was born in Ogbomosho South, Oyo State of Nigeria. He completed his primary and secondary school in Lagos and received his B.ED. in Fine and Applied Art from Tai Solarin University of Education in Ogun State, Nigeria (2016- 2020) and further completed his Apprenticeship under Obadina Oluwaseyi, known as King in Lagos.
In 2014, he joined UR4Africa as a student, also among the Publicartnigeria students, and is currently one of their mentors. Odesola Idowu I. creates primarily in oil and acrylic paint, Textile design, performance art, and some other parts of Art.
He is the pioneer of the Harmonizm painting style and also painted in realism and some other painting styles. He focuses more on Portraiture because he believes people wear masks to cover their innermost feelings and their current situations, and also illustrates it in the form of paintings. His work looks at questions around identity, how we remember individually and collectively, and how art can aid in processes of healing and connection.
- Creator:Odesola Idowu (2000, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216099982
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