Mitochondria Gallery is pleased to present "Resilience," the debut solo exhibition by Odeyemi Oluwaseun of Lagos, Nigeria.
Mixed Thoughts II. Acrylic, charcoal, and conte on canvas.
“Resilience” features figurative paintings that examine the challenges faced during the transition from adolescence to adulthood. The works in this exhibition arose from Odeyemi’s personal experiences. The path from adolescence to adulthood is a complicated and often stressful journey. The road to discovering oneself is paved with many obstacles, some of which are not glaring to a young mind. In the process of overcoming these obstacles, we learn to push the limit of our elasticity, and grow beyond our circumstances to embrace the challenge of the unknown. The process of adjusting to these challenging life experiences to attain a successful outcome is an ode to our resilience.
“We are all human beings with different desires and challenges. A lot happens beyond our control and imagination. We all have challenges that we face daily and we must decide how to navigate through these moments in time. Resilience also allows us to not wallow or dwell on failure, but to acknowledge the situation, learn from our mistakes, and then move forward. You never know how strong you are until being strong is the only choice.”
- Odeyemi Oluwaseun
Fearless I. Acrylic, charcoal, and conte on canvas.
Opening Reception: September 3,2022 5pm-8pm.
Public Viewing: September 3rd to September 23rd.
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