Nostalgia is a wistful desire to return in thought.
Modé Aderinokun has just opened her third solo art exhibition Nostalgia on Sunday 13th December, 2015 at Studio of Modé, Ikoyi. The exhibition explores the derivation of Nostalgia, the sentimental value of how pain affects oneself will run for a period of six weeks.
Nostalgia is a wistful desire to return in thought or in fact to a former time in one’s life, and is often triggered by memories of home, family, and friends. The expression evokes a sentimental yearning for the happiness of a former place or time; however happiness is not the artist’s focus for this exhibition.
The artist delves into the ache and sadness of Nostalgia. Relying on intense self-reflection, she presents art pieces that explore perceptions of beauty, equality and self-liberation.
Although the art pieces reveal raw emotions and pain, Modé hopes that exposing parts of her vulnerable self will enhance her connection with viewers of her work. She gives the viewers a bit of herself, to create a context in which people can share their feelings and deeply think about themselves in ways they ordinarily would not. The artist hopes that her work will stir up a wistful desire for healing.
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