Yomi-Meleki Samuel Timileyin
About 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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Current Project: Disabilities And Inclusion
"Disability", a term we all know, yet its depth often eludes us. “A Disabled Person”, someone we all have seen at least once in our life. Differences shown in plain sight and weaknesses revealed to all. Those labeled as disabled navigate a world of unique challenges, often facing marginalization and misunderstanding. However, within these struggles and with no other choices but to acknowledge their own impairment, a kind of strength blossoms and reveals itself, unique skills bloom; another kind of beauty emerges.
How do "normal" eyes perceive disability? This question invites us to examine our own biases and limitations. The synonyms for disability—disorder, injury, damage, incapacity, infirmity, special needs, affliction, dysfunction, handicap —are conditions many of us experience in some form. Most people go through life with some kind of brokenness, some kind of damage whether emotional or physical, some kind of limitation – mental limitation, emotional cage, belief etc. These conditions are oftentimes so well hidden that it is difficult to perceive them only with the eyes. Still, they are there, coexisting and impairing the one falling victim of them.
Disability, a kind of weaknesses, seen and unseen; The duality of sight and perception - who is the one truly disabled ? What do we see? What do we perceive ? Where lies the truth ?
As the project evolves, it guides viewers towards introspection, unveiling the unseen aspects of disability. By acknowledging our shared human experiences of limitation, we take the first steps on the path to genuine inclusion.
The project ultimately asks: Who is truly disabled? What do we see, and what do we perceive? Where does the truth lie in our understanding of disability and human diversity?
- "In-Sight," an introductory series to the "Disabilities And Inclusion" project, explores various sight disabilities. It challenges viewers to immerse themselves in different perceptions, questioning what disabled and healthy eyes truly see. This exploration serves as a mirror, encouraging each individual to recognize their own limitations and vulnerabilities.
Samuel Timileyin's Artworks
Squint
Colour Blindness
Cataract
