the figures emerge as timeless custodians of tradition and agents of transformation
ancient masks in the Kingdom were symbols of power to the owner
shaping futures through the power of shared consciousness and creative intelligence
This piece challenges the viewer to consider the different facets of identity—how we see ourselves
a variety of bead types including Bakelite and other costume resin
Different Side of Life, 2025 by Olatunji Damilare chevron the figures emerge as timelessOlatunji Damilare, Different Side of Life, 2025 Acrylic Paint on canvas 60 48 in 152. 4 121. 9 cm Different Side of Life by Olatunji Damilare is a radiant celebration of Black womanhood, identity, and collective strength. Through a procession of elegantly poised female figures, Damilare explores the layered realities of Black womens experiences strength and softness, visibility and resilience, individuality and unity coexisting within a shared