ÌRONÚ is the Yoruba word for a thought.
In this painting, a black man’s profile and side gaze is shown and used to express an internal dialogue.
His sideways glance expresses that his reflection is something beyond the ordinary, and it’s complimented by the red background, which symbolizes intense emotion and a sense of urgency, implying that his thoughts are turbulent.
ÌRONÚ is the Yoruba word for a thought.
In this painting, a black man’s profile and side gaze is shown and used to express an internal dialogue.
His sideways glance expresses that his reflection is something beyond the ordinary, and it’s complimented by the red background, which symbolizes intense emotion and a sense of urgency, implying that his thoughts are turbulent.