Intimate dialogues by Adedamola Adebesin

Art, for me, is a language of the subconscious—an intimate dialogue between inner emotions, personal experiences, and the realities I observe around me. My creative process often begins with impressions that linger in my mind: moments, memories, conversations, and silent observations that may seem ordinary but carry deeper emotional weight. Through painting, I translate these fragments into visual narratives that invite viewers to pause and reflect beyond the surface.

My artistic style is deeply rooted in personal experience. Every piece I create carries traces of my journey, emotions, and evolving perspective on life. Rather than striving for perfection, I embrace vulnerability, spontaneity, and authenticity in my work. I allow colors, textures, and forms to emerge naturally, often letting intuition guide the process. This approach helps me create works that feel raw, honest, and deeply human.

Social observation also plays a significant role in my practice. I am constantly inspired by the dynamics of human behavior, societal structures, and the unseen struggles people navigate daily. My art often reflects themes of resilience, identity, inequality, hope, and transformation. I aim to capture not only what is visible in society but also the emotional undertones that are often ignored or overlooked.

Ultimately, my work is an invitation to connect—with oneself, with others, and with the deeper truths hidden beneath everyday life. I want my paintings to evoke emotion, provoke thought, and create space for meaningful conversations. Through my art, I strive to preserve fleeting moments, challenge perspectives, and remind people that beauty and meaning can emerge from even the most complex human experiences.

written by ©Adedamola Adebesin

Adedamola Adebesin lives in Edmonton, Alberta. Studied Drawing & Painting at Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria. Born September 2, 1976

La Rou de la fortune Erik Volet

The Human world intersects with those of animals, plants and the spirit world which is gestured towards. There are also beings halfway between these worlds—transitional beings with the ability to move through these different worlds with ease. Multiple time periods intersect & the world of myth and the past blends with the present-day time of contemporary reality.

Erik Volet

Reclining nude

Beggars Banquet

Woman in Blue Shawl and Poet’s Dream

Language of the Birds

Erik Volet (b. 1980) is a painter & illustrator from Canada who has exhibited in Canada, the US & Europe. As well as producing paintings he has published art books, made zines, illustrated books, and maintained a consistent involvement with painting murals on the street and in the public sphere. Influences, which continue to be important to his art practice are comic book art, graffiti, hip hop culture as well as surrealist theory and practice.

ERIK VOLET