This abstract artwork features a harmonious blend of colors and textures. The composition is characterized by sweeping brushstrokes in shades of white, gold, and black, creating a sense of movement and dynamism. The overall impression is one of energy and spontaneity, with the artist's gestural techniques lending the piece a raw, expressive quality. Though the subject matter is not immediately recognizable, the artwork invites the viewer to engage with the interplay of forms and the emotive power of the paint application. The artist's intention may have been to capture the essence of a natural phenomenon or to evoke a deeper, contemplative mood through the use of abstract elements. ...
‘The art world is part of my medium,’ explains Kayode Ojo. A disciple of Marcel Duchamp, adopting his penchant for the appropriation of mundane, ‘readymade’ objects, and recognition of the gallery’s ability to vastly elevate the worth and discourse associate with the objects within its grasp, Ojo is interested in making layers of production and trade visible. He gathers fragments pertaining to a materialist, capitalist culture; relics of fast fashion like a H&M fringe dress, a grey ASOS suit, a hairpiece purchased from Amazon. Although Ojo problematises the objects’ conception, he also willingly elevates them, realising their aspirations for grandeur. He meticulously drapes synthetic fabric over metal armatures and pieces of Breuer-style furniture, fastening all of the items taut in a play of mutual culpability using key rings, carabiner hooks and steel handcuffs. ...
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