About

“Did the large tree fall in the forest even if no one heard it?” is one popular rhetoric that defines what tranquillity could mean to anyone. What do peace and silence mean in this fast-paced world where show and tell is the order of the day? On Ifokanbale, the artist picks every little detail along the way to bring us to beautifully painted woods, where nature comes alive in its most serene form. We can find seated at its centre, a terracotta head, silent and receptive. A clear inspiration from Olokun Head, this recurring element throughout this collection gives potent character to the painting. It allows the painting to speak not just of nature but its effect on a person consumed within it. As the artist purposefully blends his elements, there is no doubt that a human (or an artist) feels at peace when he is consumed by himself. There is a free world outside that beckons for your attention and reaction to things that shouldn’t be of concern to you. Many of these events only amount to distractions, and it is advisable to stay protecting oneself in the valley of silence.

About the Artist

Omishore is a Nigerian-born multidisciplinary artist and designer based in the U.K.

He holds a master's degree in computer-generated imagery from Kingston University London, and his mediums are practice via digital art, design, painting, furniture, sculpture, and jewellery making.

Omishore’s work reflected upon the beauty of African’s art and history before colonisation and exploitation.

His work focuses on preserving his cultural heritage, and they are inspired by Olokun Heads (also known as Ife-Heads), which are one of the most naturalistic and realistic sculptures that were sculpted by Yoruba people in South West Nigeria between 11th and 15th centuries.

His work has been collected by private art collectors as well as art enthusiasts, and his body of work was recently exhibited in June 2022 at Gallery-different London.

Omishore is the founder of @Olokunstores and @olokunhome on Instagram.