In this month’s edition of Art Drive, we feature Breaking Through by Leye Moses.
Breaking Through is an allegorical depiction of the Nigerian youth, with a lot of goals and ambitions. The composition depicts the escape from an enclosure, with a model wearing an expression that shows determination to leave his confinement. In the midst of all the odds that harass the mindset of people in Nigeria, the work aims to provoke zeal and determination in the heart of the youth. The realistic drawing is rendered to make the viewer believe the subject of the composition is tearing out of the paper.
A large number of Nigerian youth from humble families are provoked to breakthrough from the poverty cycle they find themselves in despite the appalling state of the nation which offers little inspiration. Some youth may choose to do unethical things to earn money in pursuit of happiness, but this piece depicts a patriotic Nigerian youth who, despite all odds, stays true to himself and his dream with the mindset of breaking through someday.
To breakthrough is to persevere
To breakthrough is to be consistent
To breakthrough is to be diligent
To breakthrough is to have a positive mindset
About the artist
Oyeleye Moses is a tall, dark, skinny dude from Kwara state. Born and raised in Lagos, he is the second of four children. Leye is a visual artist, a vocalist and a song writer. He goes by the stage name ‘Leye Moses’. He has a B.A. in Creative Arts from the University of Lagos, where he majored in Painting. As a figurative artist, his works are inspired by daily experiences and human activities and feelings such as hunger, hard work, faith etc. The titles and themes of the artworks are informed by his own ideals and philosophy of life. Leye employs various mediums in the execution of his art such as pencil, oil colour, pastel, biro and charcoal pencil. He has been involved in a couple of art shows and exhibitions including the Eko Art Expo, Farabale Art Beat, Life in my City Art Festival and the Draw Big Church Challenge where he emerged as the first runner up.
Leye aspires to be a successful artist in the Nigerian art sphere and in the Gospel music scene as well. Five years from now, he hopes to own his studio, and to have an amazing deal with a record label. For aspiring artists out there, he has this advice: “Excuses don’t pay debts. Be hardworking, be consistent, be prayerful and be focused.”
Leye produces artworks for individuals and corporate bodies. To see more of his works and get connected to him, send a message:
Email: bookleyemoses@gmail.com
Facebook: Leye Moses
Instagram: leye_moses
About Art Drive
Art Drive is a monthly online art exhibition of inspiring and edifying works of art by the MFM Youth Church Writers Club. It explores the dream world of artists and celebrates the richness and diversity of creativity.
We’re inviting artists from near and far to submit visual artworks – drawings, paintings, photography etc. on any theme with a positive and inspiring message. All artworks must include a brief description of the piece and a short bio of the artist.
Submit to mfmyouthwriters@yahoo.com
