Meet Hezekiah OBIDARE | Visual artist

We had the good fortune of connecting with Hezekiah OBIDARE and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Hezekiah, what led you to pursuing a creative path professionally?
Because of my passion and love for art

Can you open up a bit about your work and career? We’re big fans and we’d love for our community to learn more about your work.
My biography Obidare Hezekiah (B.1995) is a Nigeria-based visual artist, A painter, from Osun state . Hezekiah comes from a long line of local pottery culture. He graduated with B.A(ed), Obafemi Awolowo University (ACE Ondo) Nigeria. He works with different medium but majorly Acrylic and oil paint. Hezekiah’s works is a documentation of history yet untold about the importance and usefulness of pottery to the society.
Drawing inspirations from his culture and people in his environment. He captures the deferent form of Pot and uses it as a human head to testify to the the importance of Pot more than house utensil.

Hezekiah have participated in many art exhibition, some of which are:

•Spiralis Gallery group Exhibition(“Woman Phenomenally”) USA, 2023.
•LIMCAF Grand finale Exhibition (Fix it)Enugu 2023.
•LIMCAF Regional Exhibition (Fix It)Ondo 2023.
•See beyond seeing final year art exhibition 2023.
•Professional Artist Exhibition (Invigoration) 2022.
•LIMCAF Grand final exhibition enugu(Paradox of the muted echo 2022. •LIMCAF regional exhibition (Paradox of the muted echo)Ondo 2022. •LIMCAF regional exhibition (so far so what) Ondo 2020/2021.
•Lasgidi art exhibition 2021 in lagos.
•Victory’s art exhibition ondo 2017.

Artist statement
Obidare Hezekiah (B.1995) is a Nigeria-based visual artist hailing from Osun state, known for his captivating paintings. Coming from a lineage rooted in local pottery culture, Hezekiah’s artistic journey is deeply influenced by his cultural heritage. His preferred mediums are acrylic and oil paint, through which he expresses his artistic vision.

Hezekiah’s works serve as a documentation of untold histories, shedding light on the significance, utility, and splendor that pots bring to his society. Moving beyond their utilitarian value as mere utensils, he delves into the depths of his cultural heritage to reveal the profound importance of pots.

Drawing inspiration from his culture and the people around him, Hezekiah captures the diverse forms of pots and transforms them into human heads. Through this artistic representation, he emphasizes the significance of pots beyond their functional role, posing questions and inviting viewers to contemplate their importance. His intention is to unearth the untold stories embedded in the history of pots and their contributions to society and human life at large.

Hezekiah’s artwork serves as a medium to promote, invoke, and revive forgotten cultures. On his canvases, he displays ideas, lifestyles, and designs that might otherwise fade into oblivion. His creations aim to rekindle appreciation for the richness of cultural heritage and ignite a sense of connection and understanding.

Having participated in numerous art exhibitions, Hezekiah’s work has gained recognition and appreciation from art enthusiasts and collectors alike. His artistic journey continues to evolve, fueled by a deep desire to share his cultural roots and create visual narratives that resonate with viewers.

Through his unique artistic expression, Obidare Hezekiah invites viewers on a journey of rediscovery, where forgotten cultures find renewed vibrancy and forgotten stories are brought back to life on the canvas.

My passion fuel and keep me move in my art career because I face a lot of difficulties and challenges but with passion and patience am able to stand strong and bold to move on.

Let’s say your best friend was visiting the area and you wanted to show them the best time ever. Where would you take them? Give us a little itinerary – say it was a week long trip, where would you eat, drink, visit, hang out, etc.
I will take them to Cultural and tourism centre and enjoy the atmosphere together because I love Nature and nature things.

I also love sports like playing football and exercising myself for fitness and swimming.

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
ROTIMI Godwin, lighthouse, As a thinket by James Allen and The believer”s Authority by kenneth E. Hagin.

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