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Oluwatosin Ogunniyi Weight They Cannot See 1 (Memorial of Emmett Till) -21st Century, Contemporary2025
2025
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About the Item
Documenting wrongful executions due to racism can be challenging. The artwork is inspired by the tragic and unjust murder of 14-year-old Emmett Louis Till, a Black boy who was brutally killed by two white men in Mississippi. They falsely accused him of whistling at a white woman, beat him, shot him, and dumped his body in a river with a heavy cotton gin fan tied to his neck.
Emmett's mother, Mamie Till, courageously chose to have an open casket funeral, revealing her son's horrific injuries to the world, highlighting the atrocities of racism. August 1955. Another August reminds us that Black lives still fight to matter, not only in death, not only in hashtags, but in every breath, in every home, in every future stolen too soon.
WE REMEMBER NOT BECAUSE IT IS HISTORY BUT BECAUSE IT IS STILL HAPPENING
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Tosin Ogunniyi is a multidisciplinary artist from Eruwa, Oyo State, Nigeria. He embarked on his artistic journey by obtaining a National Diploma in Fine Art from The Ibarapa Polytechnic, Eruwa, in 2016/2018. His exposure to the realm of art continued with an impactful industrial training at Oluwole Omofemi's painting studio in Ibadan, where he absorbed influences from the master's distinctive artistic style during 2018/2019. Currently pursuing his Bachelor's Degree at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, Tosin's artistic endeavours are rooted in providing a unique narrative that illuminates the diverse experiences, challenges, and triumphs of individuals in his society.
Raised predominantly by his mother, a single parent who faced the challenges of life after losing her husband, Tosin draws inspiration from the bittersweet essence of life. His art captures the essence of respecting feminine figures in society and the broader black community. Merging charcoal and acrylics (mixed media), he skillfully represents the black and conceptual essence in his work. With themes centred around love, hope, faith, romance, body positivity, and encouragement for kindness, Tosin's art aims to provide a platform for voices that may be underrepresented or marginalized. Through his meticulous observation of individuals, he emphasizes the importance of fairness and equality, challenging beliefs of superiority. Oluwatosin's compelling works have found a space in private collections both at home and abroad.
- Creator:Oluwatosin Ogunniyi (1998, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 30 in (76.2 cm)Width: 24 in (60.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216909752
Oluwatosin Ogunniyi is a young talented artist born in 1998 around the rural rusty roof of Eruwa town. that hail from Eruwa Oyo state Nigeria. he had his (ND) National diploma at Ibarapa polytechnic Eruwa where he studied fine Art, and he currently studying for a degree in creative Art at the University of Lagos He continues his quest for knowledge as he had his industrial training at Oluwole Omofemi studio in Ibadan which has enriched his career to date. Oluwatosin delivered his work through the medium of charcoal, acrylic, and pastel. His work has been acquired by many private collectors both national and international
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