The Oracle of the Unseen

Artwork story

Title: The Oracle of the Unseen Artist: Segun Ajao Medium:[ Mixed Media] Year: 2025

In The Oracle of the Unseen, Segun Ajao explores the liminal space between reality and vision a realm where truth is not spoken but felt. The figure, shrouded in flowing fabric, becomes a conduit between the seen and the unseen, the known and the unknowable. By concealing the face, the work invites the viewer to step beyond identity and into essence, where every fold of cloth whispers a prophecy and every shadow holds a secret.

Drawing on both African artistic traditions and contemporary visual language, the piece challenges the viewer to abandon the certainty of sight and engage with the deeper, intuitive act of seeing. It is both an invitation and a test will you look, or will you truly see?