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Iyiola OdunayoMy Skin Colour... Gift or Curse?2023
2023
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My skin colour a canvas for all to see,
A gift or a curse, that's the question too.
Some say it's a blessing, a beautiful hue,
But others see it as something to eschew.
My melanin-rich skin, so dark and bold,
Stands out in a crowd, a sight to behold.
But sometimes it's met with fear and hate,
A target for discrimination and debate.
They say it's just skin, why to make a fuss?
But they don't know the pain and the loss.
The battles we fight just to be seen,
To be heard, to be treated like a human being.
My skin colour , a gift or a curse,
A question that lingers, a topic so diverse.
But I know deep down, it's a part of me,
A symbol of strength, a source of beauty.
So let us celebrate our differences,
Embrace the colors of our existence.
For, in the end, it's not about the shade,
But the content of our character should never fade.
About Artist
Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995). He discovered his talent in Art after high school. He went on to develop his talent at TOPFAT Art Gallery Ibadan in 2014. Odunayo relocated to Accra Ghana in 2018 where he works as a studio assistant.
Odunayo started professionally as a full-time studio artist in 2018. He expressed his thoughts on canvas with oil and acrylic painting. His works are concerned with human daily experience and the struggle of people of color.
He’s influenced by artists like; Tope Fatumibi (Nigeria) and Baffoe Bonnie Billy (Ghana).
- Creator:Iyiola Odunayo (1995, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 18 in (45.72 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717214481672
Odunayo John Iyiola is a Nigerian born artist based in Ibadan (b. 1995). He discovered his talent in Art after high school. He went on to develop his talent at TOPFAT Art Gallery Ibadan in 2014. Odunayo relocated to Accra Ghana in 2018 where he works as a studio assistant. Odunayo started professionally as a full-time studio artist in 2018. He expressed his thoughts on canvas with oil and acrylic painting. His works are concerned with human daily experience and the struggle of people of color. He’s influenced by artists like; Tope Fatumibi (Nigeria) and Baffoe Bonnie Billy (Ghana).
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