Art x Adẹ

Walking Back Across The Bridge To The Past – We Need To Do So.                       by High Chief Alphonsus Abiǫdun Ehindero  High Chief Alphonsus Abiǫdun Ehindero  A good brother once told me that we cannot build a bridge to the past because a bridge to the past leads to nowhere. I humbly disagree with his view since I know that visiting the past provides the flashlight to see the present and probably the future more clearly. It does not mean going across to haul the garbage of the past and dump such in our today. A bridge to the past even in personal, tribal or national and international relationships that went sour, in most cases, lead to better understanding, respect and true friendship both in the present and in the future. It leads adversaries to identify what should not have been done at all; what could have been done better. It leads to searching and excavating the past which lies across the bridg...

In business, we call it risk. In Christianity, we call it faith. Yet both ask the same thing of us: to move forward without seeing the full picture. Risk is guided by knowledge of the market, experience, and calculation. Faith is guided by knowledge of God, trust, and conviction. One studies patterns. The other trusts promises. But in both, nothing happens until you take a step. At this stage of life, I have come to realise: whether in business or in faith, progress begins where certainty ends. So today, take that step, not because you see everything clearly, but because you know enough to move forward. #EverydayWisdom #FaithAndAction #TakeTheStep #WisdomForLife #LiveWithPurpose

Painted from a photograph taken during a recent memorable family cruise, this work transcends the literal depiction of a European port and instead captures the emotional intensity of arrival.  The composition unfolds as a layered impression of sea, structure, and shoreline, where water becomes both a pathway and a threshold between movement and stillness. Rather than presenting a fixed image, the artist embraces fragmentation and texture to reflect the fleeting nature of travel with glimpses from a ship’s deck, shifting perspectives, and the quiet excitement of entering unfamiliar territory. The dense harbour forms rise almost abstractly from the water, suggesting industry and human presence without confinement to detail, while scattered accents of colour punctuate the canvas like moments of memory. At its core, the painting speaks to journey; of distance travelled, of shared experience, and of the subtle transformation that comes with witnessing the world from new ho...

One of the highlights of my upcoming 6th solo art exhibition is the unveiling of my most ambitious piece yet — a striking large-scale work on linen, created by stitching together over 35 individual paintings. Each piece tells its own story, and together they form a powerful reflection on life’s journey, its fragments, and its unity. If you enjoy art, colour, and thoughtful storytelling, I’d love for you to come and experience it in person. 📍 Venue: The Small Upper Church Hall St William of York Roman Catholic Church 4 Brockley Park Forest Hill, London SE23 1PS 📅 Date: Saturday, 9 May 2026 ⏰ Time: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm Come along, bring a friend or neighbour, and immerse yourself in a world of colour and meaning.

This work began as a simple exploration of stillness, but gradually revealed a landscape shaped by instinct and memory. Set within a circular frame, the composition draws the viewer into a quiet horizon where light fades gently into dusk.  The waterfall introduces movement, contrasting with the calm of the sky, suggesting the continuous flow of time within moments of rest. The scene is not tied to a specific place, but rather to a feeling, one that exists between memory and imagination. The trees stand as silent witnesses, while the fading light reflects the quiet transitions we often overlook.  In this piece, I allowed the painting to guide its own direction, responding to each stage without a fixed plan, trusting the process to reveal its own meaning. #AbstractLandscape  #ContemporaryArt  #SunsetArt  #ArtFromTheSoul  #EmergingArtist

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...