About
Hello! My name is Kofoworola Adebiyi. I am a visual artist specializing in oil painting and poetry. The latter of which evolves concurrently alongside many of my paintings, often attributing audiovisual elements to my work. I am currently based in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, working as an MFA Candidate in Painting.
During my undergraduate years, when I studied both Fine Arts and Sciences, obtaining separate degrees in both, I grew more fascinated with the interdisciplinary nature of human psychology within visual art and creative writing and began exploring the ability of visual art to describe brokenness and encourage healing. As such, my work began to naturally reflect themes of Christian spirituality, which to me are inseparable.
My present work in painting explores compelling motifs of vulnerability and healing by unveiling personal stories of woundedness and healing experienced by the figures and persons depicted in my work. The persons are most naturally expressed in multilayered, at times, surreal environments that speak to the stories embodied by them. The depiction of the human body in such environments helps to unfold the vulnerable interiority of man consisting of the soul and spirit, paving the path towards encountering truth and healing. More so, considering that vulnerability is a necessary facet in the journey of healing and the reality that vulnerability shown compels vulnerability in another, this work is a personal and collectively impactful exploit for me.
My journey of encountering Jesus, and the newness of the path that unfolded before me, began when I decided to turn from the darkness my life had called home, and following Him was the genesis of artofpath.
As such, artofpath was created to show forth the winding and unilinear journey of a soul walking with Jesus. The journey and the road taken, comprised of many bus stops, seasons and experiences. The Bible tells us that nothing is new under the Sun and that we, as believers of Christ Jesus, face trials and experiences of many kinds. Still, we should take comfort in knowing that He has overcome already for us and that our brothers and sisters around the world face and experience the same. In other words, no one person is alone, though it may feel that way at times; the truth is we are all in this together and, most importantly, with Jesus, Who is walking with us every step of this path of life.