Behind The Veil

This painting is rooted in Ogidi-ela proverb, "Mor'ule, mor'ode. Idi awẹrẹ ki joko hi." This translates to "Those who see what is happening in the house and what is happening outside at the same time always sit behind the veil."  Painted with acrylic on 16" x 20" canvas board, it is a quiet tribute to our ancestral wisdom and those who observe without fanfare.

At the centre, a serene figure cloaked in blue sits with a composed presence, embodying the veiled one. She's neither hidden nor absent, but deeply aware. On the left, through an open window, an interior scene suggests thought or learning, while to the right, village life unfolds. A child among goats, traditional dwellings, and textured greenery echoing a remembered past.

The veil here is symbolic, not of concealment, but of clarity. It is the space of elders, of mothers, of watchful spirits who understand the full story by witnessing both sides. It is about awareness, reflection, and the often-unnoticed strength of quiet vision.

Behind The Veil invites viewers to consider the wisdom in stillness, the insight in silence, and the power in perceiving the world from both within and without.