Breathing for the First Time, Oil on canvas, 78.25 x 120.5 inches
GOD ICON
Diovadiova Chrome explores the cultural, and spiritual symbolism of masks. It positions the portraits as universal avatars. GOD ICON expands on themes of religion, history, and royalty, further evolving the masks into distinct, individual personas.
Child of the Crown II, Oil on canvas, 38 x 50 inches
In Yoruba, my last name translates to "Child of the Crown." My parents were part of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1960s and 1970s. They were both born in the United States, but like many other African Americans, they adopted African names to represent our heritage.
Idol Maker, Oil on canvas, 36 x 48 inches
Idol Maker uses the visual iconographies of The Virgin Mary, Lady Justice and the rap pioneers Salt n Pepa.