Roland Owadasa
Pregnant With Potential
Acrylic on canvas
12 × 16 cm
We often measure people by what they have already achieved, overlooking the invisible process that precedes every meaningful accomplishment. Pregnant with Potential challenges that way of seeing by focusing on the unseen weight of possibility.
The enlarged head symbolizes a mind carrying ideas, dreams, and untapped capacities that have not yet found their full expression. The golden substance escaping through the opening is not a wound but a quiet revelation, a reminder that potential naturally seeks a way into the world. Though still forming, it cannot remain hidden forever.
The figure's posture reflects the burden of carrying what others cannot yet recognize. There is anticipation, uncertainty, and the silent labor of becoming. Like a pregnancy, potential demands patience, nourishment, and faith before it can be born.
$2,500.00
About the artist
Meet OWADASA ROLAND, a visionary Nigerian artist whose creative expression knows no bounds. As a multidisciplinary artist, Roland masterfully navigates a wide range of mediums, including oil paints, acrylics, charcoal, and more. With a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of the human experience, Roland crafts pieces that are both visually stunning and emotionally resonant. At the heart of Roland's artistic universe is the enigmatic character "SHEUT," a powerful symbol of the human inner self. Through SHEUT, he explores the complexities and mysteries of human consciousness, inviting viewers to reflect on their own thoughts, emotions, and experiences.
Education: Undergraduate Studies in Fine and Applied Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria (2016–2021).
Solo exhibitions: Sheut: The Inner Self, Virtual NFT Solo Exhibition, ITAN World 2024; Sheut: The Rebel, Virtual NFT Solo Exhibition, ITAN World 2024; Sheut 3.0, Virtual NFT Solo Exhibition, ITAN World 2024.