Roots and Rhythm – 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Mixed Media, Fabrics, 2025 (Copy)

Ojú lárí, ọ̀rẹ́ ǹ dénú, this Yoruba proverb, which translates to “We only see faces, but true friendship is from within,” emphasizes that real connection lies beneath the surface; it is loyalty, understanding, and shared experiences in fostering genuine bonds.

The “weight of we” aims to remind us what true friendship is: watching each other’s back, sharing bonds and burdens, relating with sacrifices, empathy, and integrity.

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About Artist
Beyond the popular opinion that art is the creation of beauty, Faith Ayooluwa Gbadero, a contemporary visual artist from Oyo State, Nigeria, believes that art serves as a tool for intellectual discourse, social commentary, and a medium of self-expression and identification. Faith is a graduate of Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied Fine Arts with a specialization in painting. His works are reflections of his beliefs, culture, experiences, and social interactions within his environment. He is an inspiring figurative artist whose creative expressions serve as a powerful catalyst for social change. With a deep-rooted passion for advocating social values, Faith harnesses the transformative power of art to challenge existing norms, ignite conversations, and foster empathy within society. He works with a positive mindset and believes in positivity in all spheres of life.

Faith explores socio-cultural themes in his works to preach hope, love, and sanity in society. His works are agents of socialization that exhort morality, and cultural and human values in the environment. He seeks to not only create aesthetic experiences but also to spark meaningful thoughts & conversations with his works in society.