Òyì nke e mepụtara

and the viewer translates them through their own inner landscape. I have often wondered whether abstract painting is an act of letting go, both for the creator and the observer. There is freedom in surrendering the need for literal representation, in embracing ambiguity and uncertainty. I find this liberating because it mirrors life itself—messy, unpredictable, and full of meaning that shifts depending on perspective. Standing before an abstract piece, I feel simultaneously humbled and empowere