
Description
Creator: Olumide Ajayi (1996, Nigerian)
Creation Year: 2025
Dimensions: Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 21 in (53.34 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
Medium: Canvas,Ink,Acrylic
Movement & Style: Abstract Expressionist
Period: 21st Century
Condition: New
Additional Information: There's a room in my heart- quiet, untouched, heavy with things I’ve avoided. A photo of someone who hurt me but whom I still love. A memory that feels like a bruise when I touch it. The sound of a laugh I haven't heard in years. I don't go there because it's easier to pretend I am fine. To smile, scroll, keep busy. But grief doesn't forget. It waits. Patiently, like a shadow on the edge of my mind. Here's what I need to hear: My pain doesn't make me weak. It means I loved enough to lose, cared enough to ache. But I cannot heal what I refuse to feel. So sit with it. Hold my grief like I'd hold a child -gently, without trying to fix it. It will hurt, yes. But maybe breaking is how the light gets in. Grief and love are twins, bound together. To mourn is to honor. To ache is to remember. And in remembering, you make space to heal- not to go back to who you were but to grow into someone stronger, softer, more whole. I'll cry if I need to. I am not weak. I am alive. And that's enough. Shipping Procedure - Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist: Olumide Ajayi, born in the vibrant and culturally rich Osun State, Nigeria, is a multifaceted individual whose diverse interests and talents span writing, entrepreneurship, business management, and technology. Growing up in a region known for its deep-rooted traditions and artistic heritage, Olumide developed a profound appreciation for the arts, music, and entertainment from an early age. With an educational background in science and a stint in business management and technology, Olumide has successfully merged his entrepreneurial spirit with his passion for creativity. Olumide Ajayi infuses a shade of blue into his painting because it reduces the stress he feels from living in his head and the raging conversations that go on in his head all the time. Artist Statement In the depths of our being, we often encounter feelings that are too profound to articulate—emotions that swirl like shadows, whispering secrets that linger just beyond the edges of understanding. My work seeks to embrace these complex feelings, giving them a canvas to breathe, shift, and resonate. My paintings generally explore the psycho-emotional aspect of everyday life. As the mind exists without form, the body acts as a window into the mind. I tried to focus on the not-so-obvious feelings. I want to tell truths you can see, only if you care to look inward and pay attention to the details. Each piece I create reflects my journey through the labyrinth of human experience. I explore the beauty and turmoil of emotions that can feel isolating yet are universally shared. In the layers of paint, textures, and colours, I invite viewers to confront their depths and recognize that the feelings they carry are valid and significant. When you stand before my work, I hope you find a connection that transcends words—a reminder that you are not alone in your struggles and triumphs. These pieces are a testament to resilience, a visual embrace that assures us all that we will be fine in the end. Together, let us navigate the intricacies of our emotions and celebrate the profound strength of vulnerability.
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Olumide Ajayi, Time To Get Over It - 21st Century, Contemporary, Abstract, Pop Culture, People, 2025
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