+234 Art Fair

Through “Me and My Guys,” I invites us to reflect on our own childhood experience and the delicate balance between freedom and safety. The caution line, while serving as a physical barrier, also symbolizes the emotional and psychological boundaries that shape our early years

Solidarity is more than sympathy it is shared purpose. It is standing side by side, even when the ground shakes. It means your struggle is mine, and mine, yours. It means lifting others without asking what it costs.

The title translates to Little Deaths: the French believe you die a little and you’re reborn during certain encounters. I just so happen to be very fascinated with the phrase and its meaning and relates it to so many aspect of human victories. Like how its darkest before dawn. This piece is me making art that is just about tranquility and how peace comes with certain deaths, which is evident in the figure itself in that she could either be interpreted as dead or asleep (or at peace)

This painting draws from my own experience with land grabbers who tried to take advantage of me during a difficult time. The woman in the work carries a sign that reads “Not for Sale”—a symbol of resistance, not just against exploitation of land, but also against the wider attempts to buy dignity, silence voices, or strip people of their worth. Her stance speaks both for my story and for many others who have had to say, firmly, that their value cannot be traded.

This piece, “Ten Ten” is part of a series titled “Before PlayStation and Xbox” inspired by the traditional African games we played as children long before screens took over. It is part of a broader exploration of memory, identity, and cultural continuity. These games, once echoing through schoolyards and dusty home environments, were not just acts of play but, living archives of who we are, movements passed down, songs sung with belonging, laughter and joy.
This piece revisit the overlooked yet profound narratives found in everyday childhood experiences. It challenges the extinction of indigenous expressions and restate that truth is not only found in grand histories or official records, but also in the intimate acts of play, the chants of children, and the games that shaped our sense of self and community.
By memorializing these moments through hand-cut paper, I seek to preserve and elevate the truths embedded in African childhood, reclaiming them not as nostalgia but as cultural knowledge, vital, vibrant, and worthy of reflection.

This piece is a surrealist appropriation of Michelangelo’s Creation of Adam. In the creation process, I reflected on the ways we, as humans, continually spark authenticity, creativity, and innovation within one another.
The moment of touch becomes a divine transmission, suggesting a spiral (cycle) of shared energy, a reminder that creation does not particularly move in a straight line but radiates outward.
At its core, the work speaks to the truth that we are creators ourselves, just as we were created. The ‘touch’ we have received from a higher force and that which we receive from one another is what keeps imagination alive, extending the act of genesis into the present moment and beyond.

GOLD MINE: A Vision of Sustainable Wealth
The painting "GOLD MINE" is a vibrant, profound message urging a shift toward sustainable living. Set against a dramatic ultramarine sky, the scene is intricately outlined with metallic gold lines, transforming industrial wreckage into a landscape of potential.
The central figure, a young boy, is the embodiment of this new vision. He holds up a translucent, glowing piece of salvaged material, a burst of orange and yellow light, as if it were the most precious jewel. He sees not trash, but raw potential, challenging the viewer's notion of value.
The gold lined debris, including the remains of a vehicle and machinery, represents the waste of the old consumer culture. Amidst this detritus, a smaller, contemplative boy sits, grounding the scene and highlighting the environment that a new generation must navigate and transform. The painting insists that the true "gold mine" lies in the human ability to recognize, repurpose, and utilize what the previous generation overlooked.
This artwork is a powerful call to action: raising a generation that is not blind to the value in waste, but one that is equipped to mine brilliance from the byproduct and secure a more resourceful future.

This series, "Bond and Turmoil III portrays the atmosphere of gossip in a polygamous household.
The spotlight is on the husband's most loved wife, who is being questioned about her uniqueness and her attraction to him.
An albino African woman in the household has no choice but to remain silent as she listens to the accusations being leveled against her, which has sparked jealousy among the other wives. However, she knows that the husband will always support her.

Preparation for the New Day” This painting reflects the silent rhythm of resilience that unfolds before the world fully awakens. It is in this ordinary gestures of arranging, setting, and organizing that survival is shaped and dignity is preserved. Just like the woman in the painting who is arranging her space before buyers set in, this work honors the quiet labor that breathes life into each morning. preparation as both an act of necessity and a symbol of hope is what luck needs to thrive.

Here’s the English rendering of your Yoruba-inspired poem, keeping the imagery, rhythm, and reflective tone intact: Arìnrìn Àjò – The Sojourner Sojourner, child of the earth, Your feet sing upon life’s stage, Like the circle that turns around, Like the noon that yields to dusk. Life is a marketplace— We come to buy, we come to sell, None will remain forever, Like the breeze that drifts, Like the river flowing to the sea. The child who cries at the earth’s entrance Is tomorrow’s custodian, The elder who smiles in quiet rest Leaves behind wisdom as gift. Let us make of the journey, love’s practice, Let us make of the journey, wisdom’s guide, For life circles like a book of many pages, The sojourner knows it has no end. At twilight, we return to the heavenly King, To make of our tale an offering, To let our wandering be rich with meaning, That we may stand as witness to life’s circle.

Fashionista is a piece inspired by the elegance and daring of style, it capture the essence of how fashion transforms into self expression.

Unpacking is one of eight paintings in a series, titled "New Apartment". This painting along with the others, unpacks the quiet solitude and disorientation that hits when a person is figuring out a new residence all by themselves. It zeroes in on the vulnerability of solo transition and landing a new living space, alone.

"Ephemeral Tides" captures a serene harbor scene at dusk, with a full moon rising and soft lights reflecting off the calm waters. The image is a poignant meditation on the passage of time, inviting the viewer to appreciate the beauty in life's fleeting moments.

In this self portrait, it captures an intimate moment of stillness and sensory immersion , moment of interaction between self and environment that transcends time and space.
The female figure, leaning forward with a wide smile, both palms cupping her cheeks, caught in a moment of stillness as she inhales the fragrance of newly bloomed white hibiscus flower. Her gesture carries an expression of childlike wonder, yet the figure is framed against a background that subtly challenges that innocence.
The warm, swirling hues of reds and yellow envelop the canvas, drawing the viewer into a space that feels both serene and emotionally charged. The figure, though grounded and calm, is placed in a vast landscape where distant buildings and trees fade into the horizon, suggesting the constant march of time and the impermanence of the moment. The swirling sky above introduces an undercurrent of turbulence, as if the figure’s peaceful moment is in stark contrast to the chaos of the world around her.
The title, acts as a paradox. The word "whisper" evokes subtlety and quietude, but the “bloom” is vivid, transient, and full of life. I wanted to capture an inherent tension here, a contradiction of the figures calm in an environment that depicts constan shifts and changes. The figure’s absorption in the flowers and the tactile joy she experiences contrasts sharply with the vast, swirling emotional landscape surrounding her. Is she unaware of the broader world, or does she deliberately choose to focus on this fragile, beautiful moment?
This piece is a reflection on life’s fleeting beauty, the impermanence of moments, and the tension between innocence and awareness. The viewer is prompted to consider the complexity of being human, our need for connection, our pursuit of quiet, and the constant backdrop of emotional turbulence that surrounds us. It is a call to embrace fleeting moments of peace.

This piece portrays a boy surrounded by the quiet remnants of childhood: an old television glowing with rainbow static, a teddy on the shelf, well-loved books, and a faded blue curtain. These simple objects become symbols of belonging and memory, evoking nostalgia for spaces that shaped us. The work reflects on the fragile bond between past and present, inviting viewers to reconnect with their own intimate recollections of home.

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The Roses on the beautiful young lady is a subject which symbolise BEAUTY, LOVE, LOYALTY, SENSUALITY, SECRECY AND ROYALTY. It also interprets her CONFIDENCE, COMFORT AND OFFER SOLACE.

Tranquility is a visual meditation on stillness and the quiet beauty found in surrender. Created using dyed fabric impressions, the piece captures an underwater-like calm-where movement feels suspended and time slows down. Deep blues and hints of soft light invite the viewer inward, encouraging a pause, a breath, and a reconnection with self. This work is part of my ongoing exploration into how color and texture can hold emotion and memory without the need for form or figure.

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