In Our Land
$7,800.00
In Our Land is a moving, socio-political narrative that confronts the vulnerabilities, resilience, and unvarnished truth of youth caught amidst societal conflict. Dominating the foreground against an expressive ochre and sunshine-yellow field, a young girl carrying a child in a colorful wrapper gazes forward with a look of searching concern, flanked by two solemn young boys. Rising behind them like ghosts from the dust are armed sentinels with rifles, while fragments of newsprint highlighting words such as "dialog" and "prosecution" blend into the weathered, scraped impasto. The work elevates the lived realities of children in vulnerable regions, standing as a heartfelt appeal for peace, protection, and collective moral accountability.
Artist Name
Kunle Adegborioye
Artist Statement
My practice explores the rhythm of Nigerian cultural identity, everyday human resilience, and lived memory. Working with expressive forms, vibrant palettes, and textured layers, I bridge heritage with contemporary realities. Each piece invites the viewer into an evocative visual dialogue—capturing fleeting communal moments, shared heritage, and the enduring vitality of our collective experience.
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