Whispers of the Wild: A Forest in Two Voices (2022) by Furia (61x55 cm each)

This striking pair of abstract paintings draws the viewer into a forest not just of trees, but of feeling—where emotion, memory, and nature blur into one. With bold strokes and a palette of deep reds, blacks, and soft whites, the artist evokes the raw, untamed beauty of the wild. One canvas feels hushed and still, like dusk settling over the trees. The other pulses with energy, as if the forest itself is alive and moving.

In Nigerian culture, the forest is more than landscape—it is sacred. It holds stories, spirits, and ancestral power. This connection is beautifully embodied in places like the Osun-Osogbo Sacred Grove, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2005. There, the forest is home to the goddess Osun and serves as a living symbol of Yoruba identity and spirituality.

These paintings echo that reverence. They don’t just show a forest—they invite you into its mystery. Created by Furia (2022), this diptych is perfect for those who feel drawn to nature’s deeper meanings and the quiet power it holds.

Currently mounted on a stretcher frame and available to view in the Belfast Gallery.