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The Talking Pot

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While returning to school after the Easter break, a friend suggested that I accompany him to a neighbouring village. Two other close friends joined us. I had heard about a pot that could speak but had never seen one before. My friend claimed they were common and assured us he could take us to see a talking pot. Upon arrival, I was ushered into what appeared to be a small living room. There, I saw something shaped like a pot, covered with a red cloth, adorned with markings that resembled two eyes, a mouth, and a nose. An old man welcomed me and beckoned me to sit down. He called his oracle by name three times, then turned to me and asked the oracle to speak directly to me. Suddenly, I heard a voice emanating from the area where the pot was placed. As it spoke, I noticed the part marked as the mouth moving in sync with the words I was hearing. It greeted me three times. To my astonishment, the pot called me by my middle name and my surname. By this point, I was visibly ner...
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Orente

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In Yoruba, Orente means a beautiful and graceful woman — a name that carries both elegance and quiet strength. This painting captures her silhouette against the fiery glow of an African sunset, framed by the timeless presence of the acacia tree. Bathed in the warmth of fading light, she stands as a symbol of heritage, beauty, and the enduring bond between people and the land.
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Crimson Reflections of Dubai

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In " Crimson Reflections of Dubai ," the city’s iconic skyline rises like a dark silhouette against the fiery glow of a setting sun. The bold red-orange sky mirrors itself upon the tranquil water, creating a meeting place between energy and stillness, ambition and serenity. This work captures not only Dubai’s architectural grandeur but also the fleeting beauty of twilight, when day yields to night in a blaze of colour.
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Pinnacle

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In “Pinnacle,” the world’s tallest building rises like a flame from the heart of Dubai’s skyline, bathed in the glow of a desert sunset. The impressionist style captures not just the form of the city, but its restless energy where ambition meets horizon, and steel meets sky. The deep silhouettes stand as symbols of human achievement, while the molten light on the water reflects the fleeting beauty that even the most enduring structures cannot escape.  Here, the Burj Khalifa is more than architecture; it is a vertical journey of light, hope, and human daring.
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Resurgence

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This work reimagines the Yoruba proverb “Ti Ẹni bẹgí lójú, igi á rúwé” — “Strike the tree and wear the shame, for in time its branches will sprout.” The central image of a lone tree beneath a glowing moon stands as both victim and victor: its trunk bears the wound of an axe, yet its crown flourishes with new leaves, defying harm. The golden expanse evokes resilience and hope, while the deep blue night sky and moon remind us that time heals quietly but powerfully. This piece speaks to the enduring spirit of nature, resilience, the futility of destruction, and the quiet dignity of survival.
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Orí (Head)

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"Orí"  (Head)  draws from the Yoruba proverb, "Orí to gbẹ bọ la fi n ba aye lọ."   This translates to "Only the head that accepts sacrifice can journey well through life.” In Yoruba cosmology, orí  (the inner head or spiritual essence) is more than just the physical head. It is the bearer of destiny, the silent guide shaping one’s path through the world. This abstract composition interprets orí as a luminous force surrounded by shifting forms, colours, and textures all symbols of life’s unpredictable journey. The central focus embodies the head’s acceptance of ẹbọ (sacrifice), which in turn aligns it with divine order. Radiating strokes and layered tones suggest the movement of destiny once the head has been properly honoured, while subtle tensions in the forms reflect the challenges and choices that define each step of life’s road. In this work, I invite viewers to contemplate not just the external journey, but the unseen agreements we make wi...
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Crown of Destiny

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This painting is inspired by the Yoruba proverb "Ori ẹni ni awure ẹni" — It is a person’s head that brings them blessings. In Yoruba thought, the ori (head) is more than just the physical form; it represents destiny, self-worth, and the unseen force that guides one’s life. The central figure, with her head adorned and bearing a basket of abundance, stands as a symbol of self-determination and the spiritual truth that our fortunes are tied to our own inner strength. The two women in the background, each carrying their own burdens and blessings, reflect the shared journey of resilience in community life. The vibrant reds, deep earth tones, and bright yellows evoke the warmth of the African sun and the richness of the land, while the blue sky opens the space for hope. The composition invites the viewer to reflect on the personal responsibility we all carry; that the path to blessings begins with honouring and uplifting our own ori .
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