Irun Didi

Irun Didi (2025) is a vibrant neo-expressionist self-portrait that incorporates the artist’s own hair as both material and metaphor, celebrating the beauty, pride, and cultural significance of African hair within Yoruba tradition. Rendered in bold, emotionally charged colors and expressive mark-making, the work transforms personal remnants into symbols of identity. Inspired by the biblical figure Samson, the artist draws a connection between hair, strength, and ancestry, presenting himself as part of a lineage rooted in power and heritage. Through its vivid palette and raw energy, Irun Didi becomes a declaration of self-love, cultural pride, and the enduring beauty of African identity.