Edun Art

Untitled (Ori I) oil stick on canvas, 2026
36x24 inches

Ori I marks the beginning of a series exploring the Yoruba concept of Ori; the inner head, the seat of destiny, and the spiritual essence of the self.

Eschewing the distance of the brush, I work directly with oil sticks and my fingers to literally “build” the subject. This process is an act of tactile labor; the thick, impasto surfaces are not merely painted but are sculpted into existence. The heavy textures and raw, smeared pigments reflect the friction between the external world and the internal spirit. In Ori I, the gaze is the anchor, a pale, piercing light emerging from a dense, geological darkness, suggesting a soul that is both ancient and currently in the process of becoming.

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THANK YOU SO MUCH to everyone who came to my opening reception on Saturday evening and also to all who made it possible, from the bottom of my heart I say thank you for such a wonderful evening. Truly my cup runs over, blessings to you all.