Yomi-Meleki Samuel Timileyin

I am a self-taught visual artist born in Nigeria in the Kwara state, whose goal is to use faces to express my views on various subjects in our society. Art to me is a medium by which people can express themselves, their thoughts, and inner reality. It is a form of communication that’s unique to individuals but can be understood by all. My love for art goes back many years to my childhood. Back then, I was an introverted child, struggling with my academics and facing difficulties expressing my feelings and asserting myself. Drawing was a pastime I felt comfortable with, and I immersed myself in it to exteriorize. It empowered me and gave me the boldness I lacked. Over time, I discovered it was the first thing I was better at than most others around me, and since my 10th anniversary, I’ve been practicing diligently. My art is mostly about human relationships and human groups. I love to create works around social groups and issues in human society such as crime, conflict, self-awareness, health, stereotypes, cultural diversity, the human mind, inequality, and the like. I want people to connect through the faces I draw, see social issues from my perspective, and be able to navigate to the real source of all societal issues. I also want people to see suggested solutions as I present them in my works and bodies of work.

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