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Jayeola Joshua: Beauty in resilience (Solo Show)

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Jayeola Joshua
Jayeola Joshua

Curatorial description:


‘The greatest glory in living lies not in never failing, but in rising every time we fall’

-Nelson Mandela

Beauty in resilience is the ability to withstand, adapt and grow in the face of adversity/difficulties,

and it is a quality that can be truly beautiful to witness.

The term beauty in this context signify triumph and gladness after series of trials and

disappointment. This factor there is more beauty in having a resilience spirit which highlight the

artist journey and a retrospection on how far he has come.

This body of works encourage us to thrive (as a person and nation), and serves as a reflection and

meditation on individual life’s journey. This project is also a reflection on cultural values and

identity.


Artist Biography:


Jayeola Joshua (b.2000), is a talented visual artist born and based in Lagos, Nigeria, with his

roots from Osun state. Having obtained his national diploma (ND) from the polytechnic

Ibadan, Joshua furthered his education at Yaba college of technology, specializing in painting

and earning a Higher National Diploma (HND). He had his training under an organization

“universal studio of art in Nigeria” and also under his mentor “Mr Abdulsalam abdulkareem

“.

Throughout his career, Joshua has showcased his work in numerous groups exhibitions both

locally in Nigeria and abroad including: art miabo international art festival (group exhibition,

Nigeria), nine eighteen nine studio art gallery “mother mother” (group exhibition,USA), how

time flies ‘represented by vivid art gallery on artsy’ and one of the finalist at NEXT OF KIN

art exhibition and competition at thought pyramid Lagos, Nigeria. Featured on suboart

magazine and portfolio review with Andrew Pierre Hart at tiwani contemporary (Nigeria).

His artistry is driven by a deep understanding of the past, present and future, allowing him to

create beauty from adversity and stimulate meaningful dialogue.


ARTIST STATEMENT:


Working primarily with acrylic, oil, and charcoal on canvas, Joshua employs curved lines in

his compositions to convey a sense of comfort and explore the psychological states of the

individuals he portrays. He’s also an experimental artist while the red color which is always

vivid in his works depict ranges of emotion and the psychological meaning and also speculate

on his personal experience. The theme he explores mostly in his works are cultural values,

social issues, lifestyle and self-identity. His work invites viewers to reflect on the human

condition and find solace amidst life’s challenges.

Jayeola Joshua continues to captivate audiences with his evocative artwork, leaving a lasting

impression on the contemporary art scene in Nigeria and beyond.







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