Oladimeji Alabi
Creating Balance
2020

About the Item

Oladimeji Alabi is a Nigerian-born artist whose works explore themes of identity, culture, and spirituality. His artwork titled "Creating Balance" is a captivating piece that is both aesthetically pleasing and thought-provoking. One of the most striking features of the artwork is the use of symmetry and balance. The figures are positioned in the center of the canvas. This creates a sense of harmony and equilibrium that is both pleasing to the eye and reflective of the artwork's message. The title of the artwork, "Creating Balance," is a reference to the importance of balance in life. The symbols and patterns in the artwork represent different aspects of life, such as nature, spirituality, and human relationships. By placing these symbols in a balanced and harmonious arrangement, the artwork encourages viewers to seek balance in their own lives. Overall, Oladimeji Alabi's "Creating Balance" is a beautiful and thought-provoking artwork that speaks to the importance of balance in life. Its use of symmetry and balance creates a sense of harmony that is both pleasing to the eye and reflective of the artwork's message. Through this artwork, Alabi encourages viewers to seek balance in their own lives and to embrace the various aspects of life that contribute to a sense of wholeness and well-being. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Oladimeji Alabi is an experimental contemporary visual artist based in Lagos. His works are based on social and environmental issues in modern Nigeria and the globe while highlighting and archiving the social customs of his Yoruba ethnicity. Oladimeji's works are in paintings (acrylics, charcoal, spray cans, and LED), graffiti, illustrations, wood works, street art, and wearable art. Oladimeji studied Fine Art at the Yaba College of Technology in Lagos and has created works shown in exhibitions, auctions, and magazines in Nigeria and beyond. Dimeji's work has been featured in Vogue Germany, Royal Academy, BLK Arthouse Washington, Artist Movement 2020, Galleries of the Community College of Baltimore County, Nike Art Gallery, African Artist Foundation, The Patron Contemporary Gallery: African Nxt Art 2022 and Small is Beautiful" Solo Miniatures art exhibition 2022, to list but a few. Oladimeji recently opened Art of Alabi Studio, envisioned to be a hub for artistic endeavors in visual art, fashion, film, and much more.

Creator:

Oladimeji Alabi (1987, Nigerian)

Creation Year:

2020

Dimensions:

Height: 53.5 in (135.89 cm)Width: 33 in (83.82 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Medium:

Acrylic,Canvas

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

Late 19th Century