Art, but make it personal.
This Other Side (II) © Peju Alatise, 2022, Wood, plaster cast with resin, acrylic paint, mild steel, stainless-steel mirror (Window size- 48 x 48 x 5 Inches)
For an artist, the work is their voice. A reflection of their truths, struggles, and response to the world around them. Art isn’t just about creating—it’s about speaking. It’s about turning emotions, experiences, and social issues into something that can be seen, something that demands attention.
From systemic injustice to environmental degradation to political issues, creating becomes a place to reflect on the world’s complexities, as raw as they may be.However for collector, art is more than just a transaction, it’s about connection. Every piece one brings into their collection tells a story, one that speaks not just to them, but to the artist who poured their heart into it. The pieces collected become more than just decorative; they are a way of holding onto the ideas, the struggles, and the dreams that matter.Art becomes the bridge between these two worlds—the creator’s raw message and the collector’s personal connection. It’s about honouring the artists who use their work as activism, while also recognizing how their pieces resonate, challenge, or even shifting perspectives on issues one might have overlooked.
Art connects us all in ways we can’t always articulate, but we feel.