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THE ETERNAL CYCLE: Tapestry of existence
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Michael Oluwaseun, also known as Shawn, is a Nigerian poet and pen artist whose works explores existentialism, nature, psychology, and spirituality through symbolism. Using the ballpoint pen, he embraces its demand for patience and translation of experiences into visual language.
October 7, 20261 min read1 views
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This piece is about the universe and its eternal cycles of life, death, and rebirth. It's like, everything is connected and intertwined, you know? The feminine form represents the universe, and it's got this womb thing going on, nurturing life. There's this baby with a flame in its head, and it's all about transformation and growth. The human head and skull are like, life and death, side by side. And the eclipse in the background... it's just, like, the universe being all cosmic and stuff.
Creating this piece was a deeply personal journey for me. I was uncertain about the direction it would take, but that uncertainty sparked a sense of excitement and experimentation. I had a blast pushing boundaries and exploring new ideas, and it's incredibly fulfilling to see the final result.
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Shawn the poetMichael Oluwaseun, also known as Shawn, is a Nigerian poet and pen artist whose works explores existentialism, nature, psychology, and spirituality through symbolism. Using the ballpoint pen, he embraces its demand for patience and translation of experiences into visual language.
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