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COULDN’T BE ME

Isn’t it pretty obvious yet? Isn’t it pretty loud? Has it not been heard? Has it not been seen? And has it not been proven over and over again, that the fish cannot outgrow the aquarium, that the houseplant cannot outgrow the room, that the ancient Egyptian student can’t outdo the master? Is it not everywhere throughout history, throughout nature, stories and the various vast aspects of our frail existence that a quantity can only perform strictly according to the capacity and volume that holds it? Why must I then try to fit in when every aspect of my being is bleeding from the cut of the walls of the self sabotaging limits I grew in? Why must I then stick and stay confined to stereotypes and cultural hindrance that do not set my marvelous mind to wander and soar freely and divinely as it was originally meant to be? How long shall these fetters which have no tethers continue to hold me down? How much more till I can admit and freely walk in the freedom of my own choices without fear or...

SUNDAY PARADIGM ECHELON

 Today, 6th September, 2025, I started my day with a high energy - some energy pulsating and coursing through me had some divine fraternity with my thought process and it birthed something sort of unusual.  Emmanuel Okolieze says I’m into surrealism now, Liz really commends my work, Akin could tell the message and Uche was baffled at my astute sense of translating my mind on paper.  It’s gradually starting to make sense that I must not conform.  I always usually feel kinda weird when I don’t hit hyperrealism, like I’m disappointing Kelvin Okafor by not going his style. I learnt that art is about me, that sounds a lot selfish but if I can be real and tell my story or express my style to the very best of my ability. I am so thankful for my mentor who has made me realize what it takes to be an artist.  I’m considering changing my statement of purpose.  - Mpo

SATURDAY MORNING FEEL

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 I am one who has always envisioned the beautiful yet challenging studio lifestyle, I love to bask in the glory of constant creativity and birthing of art, it sure does feel so divine.  Today, Saturday 6th September, I am choosing to show up again and stretch myself cos yes, I have deadlines I must meet today! It’s been a long time I went this hard so there’s this shock that comes with going in all at once. The process must be embraced with love, desire, passion and not caution! I have found out that playing it too safe robs you of that originality you are bound to express - the artist is not himself if he can’t stay original because that’s what not just makes me different but makes me unique. It’s wonderful to think that I am special and no one can, will or have ever equaled me, that’s super distinct! Today, I’m starting out again to make the most of my gifts and ability, to create art that speaks and makes us to look within and be our true selves.

INTRO!

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Hey,  I am so excited to be here on a blog! I own a blog!!??  I am super thankful. On here I will be sharing my story, my thoughts, processes, ideas and pretty much everything about and behind my ART practice.  stay hooked! This is a drawing I made in 2021 focusing the depth of love and bond between a mother and child. Follow me on my socials to catch up before I even share more.