Iye mi
$870.00
Iye Mi (My Goddess) This evocative painting portrays a mother and child as timeless symbols of strength, sacrifice, and divine femininity. The mother, with bold tribal-inspired facial markings and a commanding gaze, stands as a figure of resilience and reverence—embodying the sacred essence of motherhood. Draped in a simple cloth and carrying her child securely against her body, she becomes both nurturer and protector, a goddess in human form.The child rests calmly, adorned with similar striking facial markings, symbolizing continuity, heritage, and the transmission of cultural identity. The background is richly textured with layers of expressive strokes, blending cool blues and earthy tones that create depth and emotion. Hints of abstract motifs interwoven into the canvas amplify the spiritual aura, merging tradition with modern artistic expression.Iye Mi (My Goddess) is a tribute to motherhood as the ultimate source of life, strength, and divinity—an homage to the everyday goddess found in African women who carry both the weight and the future of their lineage
Artist Name
Mesewaku sejiro paul
Artist Statement
My art is a bridge between heritage and contemporary expression. Rooted in the cultural traditions of the Egun people of Badagry, my practice is driven by a deep respect for memory, identity, and community. I use painting and sculpture as vessels to capture the unseen emotions, ancestral stories, and spiritual connections that shape our everyday lives.Each work is a dialogue—between past and present, between the physical and the spiritual, between individual experience and collective history. I draw inspiration from the rhythms of my environment, transforming them into visual narratives that speak of resilience, belonging, and the complexity of human existence.Through form, color, and texture, I strive to create works that are not only visually compelling but also emotionally resonant—pieces that invite reflection and spark conversations across cultures. My ultimate goal is to preserve heritage while expanding the possibilities of contemporary African art on a global stage.
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