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Olaosun OluwapelumiHomecoming To The Roots - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Africa People2025
2025
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About the Item
This painting is a reflection of the world I grew up in and the memories that continue to shape my sense of belonging. It captures that special time of the year when children return to their grandparents’ home for the holidays, those moments when the village slows down, and the heart feels full again.
The man seated on the veranda represents the kind of grandfather many of us know: calm, wise, and quietly connected to the ancestors. His peaceful posture and half-smile are the expressions I remember seeing on elders who had lived long enough to find rest in the simple things, warm sunlight, familiar surroundings, and the presence of their grandchildren.
In the background, the children running and laughing remind me of how holidays used to sound: noisy, joyful, and alive. Their play carries the spirit of renewal, the reminder that every generation returns home carrying the future within them.
Beside them stands the grandmother, cooking with her whole heart the way African grandmothers do, turning food into love, and love into memory. Her presence completes the story. She represents nurture, tradition, and the rhythm of the home. In many households, she is the quiet center that holds everything together, feeding not only the family’s stomach but also its spirit.
Every object in this scene—the radio, the clay walls, the cup, the woven gourd—comes from a place of lived experience. They are pieces of the Africa I know: warm, communal, grounded in heritage.
This work is my tribute to where we come from. It is a reminder that no matter how far we go, home is where our story begins, and where it keeps returning to find itself again.
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Olaosun draws her inspiration from her life experiences and everything that touches her feelings. She is particularly interested in conveying messages on gender inequality problems, social issues, and African history, among other issues connected to black people. Through her art, Olaosun aims to create a connection with her viewers, making them feel the intensity of the story she tells.
The process of researching and working with different materials has brought Olaosun new challenges and new ideals, which encourage her to continue creating multiple layers in her artwork. Her dedication to self-teaching has allowed her to develop her skills in pencil and painting and has given her the confidence to express herself through her art.
Olaosun Oluwapelumi was born and raised in Osun State, Nigeria, and currently resides in Ibadan. She holds a BSc in Geography and Planning Science from Adekunle Ajasin University. Her passion for art has been a lifelong pursuit, and she continues to hone her craft with every piece she creates. Olaosun believes that black is not just a colour but our existence, and she uses black skin in her work to convey this message.
Olaosun Oluwapelumi is a passionate artist dedicated to creating positive change in the world through her art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to ensure that it expresses her emotions and connects with her viewers.
Recently, she used Green and Black in her works, which symbolize peace and tranquility, as well as hope, harmony, and optimism. Black is a colour of many sentiments. It could be associated with grief, mourning, the occult, mystery, bleakness, heaviness, depression, rebellion, or fear. However, it is also significantly associated with the strength and resilience of the African people.
She loves to create through the pain of people around her, to give them hope and let them know that they are not alone.
Olaosun's works have been exhibited locally and internationally in galleries and art fairs. She continues to create art that sparks emotions and creates positive change, and her works are a testament to her dedication to her craft and her desire to make a difference in the world.
- Creator:Olaosun Oluwapelumi (1995, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- 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: LU1717217312442
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