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Odesola Idowu
Livelihood Survival - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Men, Bus

2024

$2,550
£1,945.72
€2,213.40
CA$3,581.03
A$3,919
CHF 2,070.85
MX$46,775.88
NOK 26,426.61
SEK 24,169.29
DKK 16,532.96

About the Item

The artwork captures the daily resilience and resourcefulness of individuals striving to earn a living in challenging circumstances. This concept focuses on the ways people make use of available resources—whether through small-scale trade, manual labour, or entrepreneurial efforts—to support themselves and their families. The theme represents more than just economic activity; it speaks to the human spirit’s adaptability and strength. It includes individuals who might use a single vehicle for multiple jobs, such as delivering goods, transporting people, or hauling supplies. Others may work with limited tools, repurposing or repairing items to extend their value. Livelihood Survival acknowledges the struggle, pride, and creativity found in this way of life. It emphasizes that while each person may face different challenges, the shared pursuit of stability and dignity through hard work connects them. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 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 Kings in Lagos. In 2014 he joined UR4Africa as a student, also among the Publicartnigeria students and 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 illustrate it in the forms 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: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717215376082

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