A looking inward; specifically, the act or process of self-examination, or inspection of one's own thoughts and feelings; the cognition which the mind has of its own acts and states; self-consciousness; reflection."
- The English dictionary meaning of the word "Introspection"


The state of experiencing this art called "Introspection" is what I have attempted to capture in this Artwork.


My Inspiration:
 For a transformed individual, we all need to discover our true essence and be factual about it.  We also need to identify our core values and focus on living by a style that emulates a good value system.  The statement I am making with this work is therefore socio political in this regard.


My Design Strategy:
The selection of the subject is intrinsically contextual in the identification of the inward disposition of our existence, relative to our surrounding, as they are surrogates for so many narratives that we can come up with. In this regard, I decided to indulge the figure with relativity to her surroundings.
Elements such as the wall has a role to play, though I have applied the Golden Rule Ratio in terms of the balance.
Hence, I attempt to capture the true inward essence transmitted by the images, thereby evoking visceral reactions.


I indulge to take the viewer beyond the likeness. This is me reflecting the Idealism and Fantasy that pertains to every individual who aim at self discovery.


Artwork Information:

Artwork Tittle: Mojisola (Introspection)
Artist: Fatola Israel
Dimension: 24 by 25 inches
Medium: Graphite on Paper
Year: 2016
Reference Photo shot by: Obayomi Anthony (Prodigy Media)
Model: Mojisola Ologbon-ori

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