Sacrifice

SACRIFICE ARTBYABIOLAIDOWU

LARANA COMPANY

SACRIFICE

PRESENTEDATTHEMUSEUM, KITCHNERONTARIOCANADA

FEB-JUNE2023

WITHGENEROUSSUPPORTFROM

THEONTARIOARTSCOUNCIL

Abiola Idowu is a dedicated artist of more than 30 years, and he has made many sacrifices to dedicate his life exclusively to art. Sacrifice is the act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else more worthy or important to you Time, energy, comfort, and enjoyment can be denied for the sake of something bigger. This is sacrifice. In this collection, Abiola explores the idea that sacrifice is the pathway to success. Hard work, vision, dedication, focus, and consistent alignment with your purpose are all products of sacrifice

Miracle In Me

am here. Gallant, hopeful and happy, With everything that I need. I await the promised downpour. It is like a pregnant woman. Waiting to deliver past her due date From my belly shall spring forth. Streams of colourfully wrapped joy. Born loaded to deliver with a full head of dark hair. This Is the glory to be unleashed on the world. This is the miracle in me.

Never look down on yourself, my friend Your ideas are worthy of greatness. Activate and reveal to the world, The miracles in you!

EXPECTATIONS

ABIOLA IDOWU, 2022

48” X 60” ACRYLIC ON CANVAS

NEVER SURRENDER ATTITUDE

FAITH

Which assurance do anyone has?

About waking up the next day after sleep

Is the lying down not of risk?

Of the most believing possibility ever known

But a convincing risk is better Of a believing heart of hope

So that if not seen or known The heart will not be weary of progress

This is called faith I call it belief Keeping hope alive for my efforts I believe the sacrifice will not be futile The expected output will surpass my input

This is called faith, I believe in it Do not look at the obstacles Like the unfamiliar image staring here While I live, I will not give up.

OFFERING

The reason for sacrifice is to get more

Not only because our needs are insatiable

Also, because our desires cannot be exhausted

If it cannot be exhausted

Then an offering is to be continually given

Offerings are unlimited and immeasurable

It can be seen in the devoted time of your study

It can be seen in the proficient skill you render A service you give to all so as to remain relevant

The degree of your relevance will determine

The extent of the offering to be given

Examine yourself and know what it desires

For your sacrifice to be acceptable Render this offering and see yourself

Subjugating the world all to yourself.

KNOWLEDGE

ABIOLA IDOWU, 2023

48"X60"

MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS

Determination is a mental activity

Quest for knowledge combines it with physical effort

My determined mind shows the path to greatness

My hunger for knowledge points the door to greatness

EXTRA OIL II

ABIOLA IDOWU, 2023

36"X48" MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS

DEDICATION II

ABIOLA IDOWU, 2023

36"X48" MIXED MEDIA ON CANVAS

Ìyá ni wúrà iyebíye

tí a kò lè fowo ra

O lóyún mi f'óṣù mẹsàn-án

O pọn mí f'ọdún mẹta

Ìyá ni wúrà iyebíye

tí a kò lè fowo ra

ÌMother is as a precious gem

But she is priceless

Pregnant with me for 9 months

She nursed me for three years

Mother is as a precious gem

But she is priceless

IYA NI WURA

(MOTHER IS GOLD)

ABIOLA IDOWU, 2023

7' TALL

COLD CAST SCULPTRE