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My First and Only Oil Painting — A Lesson in Patience

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In the summer of 2021, I made my first, and so far only, attempt at painting live objects using oil paint. What you see here is a simple composition: a pineapple, a watermelon, a banana, an apple,. But behind this simplicity lies an experience that tested my patience in ways I had never encountered before. Oil paint does not rush for anyone. It demanded that I slow down, layer carefully, and then wait… and wait. It took nearly a month for this piece to fully dry. For someone whose style is driven by spontaneity and instinct, that waiting felt almost unnatural. Then there was the mess, the brushes, the mixing, the clean-up. It required a level of discipline and process that stood in sharp contrast to the freedom I often feel when painting. And yet, looking back, I realise this painting taught me something valuable. It reminded me that not all creativity is immediate. Some expressions unfold slowly, asking for patience, persistence, and acceptance of discomfort. I may no...
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CONNECTING HUMAN NATURE WITH THE NATURE OF GOD

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Sometimes we think we know exactly what we want. We set clear goals and develop well-thought-out plans, believing they will lead us forward. Yet, despite all our efforts, we fail to achieve those goals. Repeated setbacks can be emotionally draining, painful, and deeply frustrating. Over time, this may even lead to depression and dis-ease.  In our search for answers, we begin to move from one “solution provider” to another, looking for quick fixes. In the process, we may fall into the hands of those who take advantage of our vulnerability. They tell us what we want to hear, and we follow blindly, having unknowingly outsourced our thinking. What could be responsible for this? Is it a jinx? Bad luck? Poor planning? Or perhaps the feeling that our prayers are unanswered? The truth is, we may never fully know. However, personal experience and observation suggest that the difference between success and failure often lies in our inability to understand their relationship. Succ...
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Man Standing at the Edge of Creation

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There was a deeply revealing moment shared by the only female astronaut on the latest moon mission, when she spoke about truly understanding the meaning of “crew.” Looking back at Earth, so small, so distant, she came to a profound realisation: we are all part of one crew, sharing the same vessel. In that moment, the divisions we often cling to, race, status, nationality suddenly lose their meaning. What remains is a simple, undeniable truth: whatever happens to the Earth, happens to all of us. We rise together, or we fall together. This work reflects a moment when human ambition meets the vast silence of creation. Standing on unfamiliar ground, the figure is both small and significant, reminding us that even in the emptiness of space, there is presence, purpose, and wonder. It is a quiet tribute to how far we can go and how much still lies beyond us. #AbstractArt #SpaceArt #MoonLanding #ArtWithMeaning #ContemporaryArtist
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The Gift of Late Discovery

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Many people believe life’s greatest discoveries belong to youth. My own journey suggests otherwise. I began painting after the age of seventy, and yet this path has opened a new world of purpose and joy. Life often keeps its most beautiful surprises for those who remain curious. This work emerged through instinct rather than intention. At its centre, a small star appeared unplanned, becoming the quiet anchor around which all movement formed. The surrounding strokes radiate with energy, tension, and release, suggesting that even within chaos, something constant can emerge. The circle holds this unfolding moment, where creation reveals itself in real time. #AbstractArt  #ContemporaryArt  #Expressionist  #ArtFromTheSoul  #CircularCanvas
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Grace and Resilience

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This painting is inspired by the biblical account of Exodus, where the Israelites, in their flight from oppression under Pharaoh, crossed the Red Sea in search of the Promised Land, a land described as flowing with milk and honey. It is a story of deliverance, faith, and the courage to move forward into the unknown. In this composition, the towering passage through the parted waters becomes more than a physical path; it is a spiritual ascent. The figures, small yet determined, suggest humanity’s collective struggle, each step forward marked by uncertainty, yet guided by hope. The sweeping motion of the sea evokes both danger and divine protection, capturing a moment suspended between fear and freedom. This work also echoes the themes of my memoir, Grace and Resilience. Just as the Israelites journeyed through hardship toward promise, my own life reflects a passage through trials, guided by faith, endurance, and an unwavering belief in brighter horizons. The painting becom...
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Book Launch

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I have just 30 copies of my memoir left, and rather than selling them, I have chosen to give them as gifts. Each copy will go to those who support the Matthew Adekunle Medupin Foundation with a minimum donation of £20. The foundation is very close to my heart, as it is dedicated to helping orphans, widows, and those living with sickle-cell disease in Ogidi-Ela, my hometown in Nigeria. The memoir will be launched on Saturday, 9th May, as part of my 6th Art Exhibition at the Upper Hall of St William of York Roman Catholic Church, Forest Hill, London, from 12 noon to 5 pm. The event will also form part of the celebration of my 76th birthday. It would mean a great deal to me to have you there—to share in this special moment of art, purpose, and personal milestone. You are most warmly invited. Please DM me for more information.
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Book Launch

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I have just 30 copies of my memoir left, and rather than selling them, I have chosen to give them as gifts. Each copy will go to those who support the Matthew Adekunle Medupin Foundation with a minimum donation of £20. The foundation is very close to my heart, as it is dedicated to helping orphans, widows, and those living with sickle-cell disease in Ogidi-Ela, my hometown in Nigeria. The memoir will be launched on Saturday, 9th May, as part of my 6th Art Exhibition at the Upper Hall of St William of York Roman Catholic Church, Forest Hill, London, from 12 noon to 5 pm. The event will also form part of the celebration of my 76th birthday. It would mean a great deal to me to have you there—to share in this special moment of art, purpose, and personal milestone. You are most warmly invited. Please DM me for more information.
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