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Olaosun OluwapelumiWhen Time Becomes The Idol - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Rubik Game2025
2025
$2,850
£2,160.14
€2,500.57
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A$4,480.44
CHF 2,339.34
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NOK 29,501.57
SEK 27,837.05
DKK 18,666.46
About the Item
“When Time Becomes the Idol” is a visual meditation on humanity’s restless obsession with controlling time, often driven by fear, impatience, or the illusion of abandonment. In a world of deadlines, delays, and dreams deferred, we often wrestle to manipulate time like a puzzle, hoping to force outcomes, fix broken moments, or fast-forward through pain.
This painting challenges that instinct. The Rubik’s cube-clock hybrid replacing the head represents how our identity is often hijacked by the pressure to 'solve' time to get it right, fast, and in order. Yet the more we try to fix or control it ourselves, the more disoriented we become. The figure above, a mirror of ourselves, is absorbed in the act of forcing order into divine timing, forgetting that true peace comes not from mastering time, but from trusting the One who holds it.
The subtle posture of surrender in the seated figure hints at the quiet truth beneath the chaos: God does not forget. Even in what feels like delay or silence, divine timing is at work unseen, unhurried, and deeply intentional. This piece invites the viewer to move from worry to worship, from panic to patience, and to remember that in the eternal, no one is ever overlooked.
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Olaosun draws her inspiration from her life experiences and everything that touches her feelings. She is particularly interested in conveying messages on gender inequality problems, social issues, and African history, among other issues connected to black people. Through her art, Olaosun aims to create a connection with her viewers, making them feel the intensity of the story she tells.
The process of researching and working with different materials has brought Olaosun new challenges and new ideals, which encourage her to continue creating multiple layers in her artwork. Her dedication to self-teaching has allowed her to develop her skills in pencil and painting and has given her the confidence to express herself through her art.
Olaosun Oluwapelumi was born and raised in Osun State, Nigeria, and currently resides in Ibadan. She holds a BSc in Geography and Planning Science from Adekunle Ajasin University. Her passion for art has been a lifelong pursuit, and she continues to hone her craft with every piece she creates. Olaosun believes that black is not just a colour but our existence, and she uses black skin in her work to convey this message.
Olaosun Oluwapelumi is a passionate artist dedicated to creating positive change in the world through her art. Her medium of choice is acrylic and oil on canvas, and she spends days working on each piece to ensure that it expresses her emotions and connects with her viewers.
Recently, she used Green and Black in her works, which symbolize peace and tranquility, as well as hope, harmony, and optimism. Black is a colour of many sentiments. It could be associated with grief, mourning, the occult, mystery, bleakness, heaviness, depression, rebellion, or fear. However, it is also significantly associated with the strength and resilience of the African people.
She loves to create through the pain of people around her, to give them hope and let them know that they are not alone.
Olaosun's works have been exhibited locally and internationally in galleries and art fairs. She continues to create art that sparks emotions and creates positive change, and her works are a testament to her dedication to her craft and her desire to make a difference in the world.
- Creator:Olaosun Oluwapelumi (1995, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 48 in (121.92 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216844012
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