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 CANVASNEVER 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