My Sister, The Moon, 2021
Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo  

Painting : acrylic, ballpoint pen · 100.1 x 80 x 2.5 cm 39.4 x 31.5 x 1 inch

€1,991 1 991 €

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"My Sister, The Moon" by Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo is a captivating artwork that delicately captures a young lady standing at the back of a house, creating a tableau that merges the mundane with a touch of enchantment. The title, "My Sister, The Moon," immediately introduces a poetic and celestial dimension to the scene, suggesting a connection between the human subject and the celestial body.

Adetayo's artistic prowess is evident in his careful attention to detail, particularly in the portrayal of the young lady. The composition, juxtaposing the human figure against the backdrop of a house, implies a personal and intimate narrative. The use of the moon in the title adds a layer of symbolism, perhaps suggesting the ethereal nature of the young lady or hinting at her connection to the cosmic forces.

The artist's choice to position the subject at the back of the house sparks curiosity about the significance of the location and the narrative unfolding within the artwork. The play of light and shadow adds a nuanced dimension, creating a mood that is both contemplative and serene.

"My Sister, The Moon" invites viewers to engage with the mystery and beauty of the ordinary, finding a balance between the earthly and the celestial. Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo's work encourages a poetic exploration of the human experience, suggesting that even in the quiet moments by the back of a house, there exists a profound connection to the celestial, symbolized by the enigmatic presence of the moon.

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Portrait

African artworks

figurative

Sunset

Expressionism

Women

People

Moon

Green

Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo, My Sister, The Moon
Nigeria  • 1997

Presentation

Adeniyi Joshua Adetayo is a self-taught artist based in Ilorin, Nigeria. His desire to foray into the art world came alive after encountering a live painting session by an artist in his neighborhood.

After bagging a University degree in Mathematics, Adeniyi decided to give more of himself to art and professionally further his practice.

Adeniyi has worked in many artistic media, including charcoals, pens, ink, colored pencils, oil, and acrylics. But his artistic path has led him into developing a compelling preference for creating art with a striking combination of pen and oils on canvas.

His process involves sketching out figures by using an interesting combination of scribbling & cross-hatching and painting the backgrounds and fabrics in oils. Devoting ample time towards mastering his technique, Adeniyi considers every piece and creative experience as an opportunity to unlock new levels of creativity.

His ultimate goal is to create art that triggers the expression of deep human emotions. And that's mostly because he draws inspiration from his thoughts and the unique experiences/emotional expressions of those around him.

He strongly believes in the triumph of the expression of emotions. For him, emotions are composed of dynamic, random, and abstract feelings, much like the scribbles of his figures. From love, joy, pain, and depression, the way various emotions make up the entirety of the human experience is a thing of fascination for this artist. And right now, he is focused on continuing to explore these various states and how they impact individuals and groups.

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