The entire framework of the artwork keys bears semblance to the previous work, padlock, in terms of execution , the main difference being that the clay structure is representing a bunch of keys attached to a loop that is meant to be its holder. The whole artwork is covered entirely with clay, with variable dimensions (150cm x 40cm x 30cm). The artist constructed it in way that its implied size is not jeopardized by using meshed wrought iron to allow for lightness and freedom..
Keys mirror the corrupt, instable and unpredictable state of the Nigerian social, moralistic ethos in its theme. Keys are for unlocking doors but every door has a particular key designed for it, which has been built to unlock it. It is obvious that the key intended for the other art work, ‘padlock’ cannot unlock it in reality because its basic proportion is too large fit into its lock. Still the very fact that it is placed next to it posits a salient question that hinges on the owners motives. Relatively, when we observe the corrupt nature of our political elections and the undemocratic methods they use in winning these elections, the corrupt , selfish intentions behind the rule of these leaders will soon become evident . In the same vein, students who bribe and engage in examination malpractices can be expected to initiate and cultivate that habit in every other thing they partake in. Hence, in this case the means reveals the end.
Keys mirror the corrupt, instable and unpredictable state of the Nigerian social, moralistic ethos in its theme. Keys are for unlocking doors but every door has a particular key designed for it, which has been built to unlock it. It is obvious that the key intended for the other art work, ‘padlock’ cannot unlock it in reality because its basic proportion is too large fit into its lock. Still the very fact that it is placed next to it posits a salient question that hinges on the owners motives. Relatively, when we observe the corrupt nature of our political elections and the undemocratic methods they use in winning these elections, the corrupt , selfish intentions behind the rule of these leaders will soon become evident . In the same vein, students who bribe and engage in examination malpractices can be expected to initiate and cultivate that habit in every other thing they partake in. Hence, in this case the means reveals the end.
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