Beauty behind the scars (1)
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Using An Olori as a case study... An Olori (a queen or wife of a king) often embodies cultural values and traditions. A Yoruba proverb that relates to the Olori with tribal marks could be: "Ila ko pa 'mo, o si n se 'ge" (meaning: "Tribal marks do not kill a child, they are part of beauty") The traditional Yoruba view of tribal marks as a form of beautification and cultural identifier, despite the potential pain of the process. It highlights the cultural significance and acceptance of tribal marks within the Yoruba society, even though some may view them as scars. Scars are not the end of beauty, but the beginning of a deeper story. They carry the quiet testimony of survival, resilience, and transformation. What once was broken becomes a map of healing, and what once was painful becomes the texture of strength. In every scar, there is a hidden elegance — a reminder that beauty is not the absence of imperfection, but the courage to embrace it.
Artist Name
Benjamin Omoike
Artist Statement
As an Artist, my practice revolves around exploring the concept of identity and the human experience in a rapidly changing world. I use the medium of painting and mixed media to explore and personalize my techniques to relate with urban issues allude to the lives and mood of everyday city people, most of my works has profusion of rich texture more so using some tactical motifs and forms to relate with African Contemporary Art to give it an uncommon finish.My work often incorporates elements of surrealism and abstraction to convey the complexity and fluidity of identity. I am fascinated by the ways in which individuals navigate the intersections of culture, gender, and personal history to form their sense of self. Through my art, I aim to provoke thought and spark conversations about the diverse and multifaceted nature of human identity.My love for art can’t be dissolved because the more art I create the better I become and also improve in my social life. I am working towards self-growth in fulfilling what I love to do more without placing the living I would make above all. Considering myself as an artist I have to be committed to my Art and Style by experimenting with different techniques and materials, I strive to push the boundaries of what is considered contemporary traditional art and create pieces that are visually striking and emotionally resonant for me to generate something different and meaningful out of it so I can attain artistic professionalism in grand style.
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