A LOVE LETTER TO MY SOUL
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Overview
"I have always been fascinated by flowers—not just for their beauty, but also for their temperament, their ability to be both self-sufficient and interdependent when necessary, the uniqueness of each petal, and the intricate details revealed under microscopic zoom. These elements unveil new layers of beauty and function, each contributing to the overall growth of the plant. Their vibrant colours change over time as they age and eventually wither, yet they often manage to grow and thrive in the most challenging conditions." - Deborah Segun
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"These qualities echo the concept of nature and nurture in relation to the mind and body. Recently, my mother gifted me a book called Love Your Body by Louise Hay, which offers a positive affirmation for each part of the body—a sort of love letter to the different parts that make up the whole self. It’s one thing to say you love yourself, but it’s another to truly learn to love and care for your mind and body on a microscopic level.
The emphasis on giving and receiving reflects the fundamental rhythm of life: the more you give to and nourish yourself, the more you are able to give and share with the world around you.
In this body of work, I use the flower as a metaphor, merging abstracted parts of flowers with parts of the human body, as though they are one—working together in harmony, sustaining each other to achieve a shared goal. They rely on one another for nourishment and growth. Through the use of colour, shape, and texture, I aim to highlight the beauty and versatility that nature offers." - Deborah Segun
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"These qualities also emphasize the ideology of nature and nurture in relation to the mind and body. I was recently gifted a book by my mother called “love your body’ by Louise Hay, which details a positive affirmation to each part of the body, sort of like a love letter to each different part that makes up the whole of you. It is one thing to say you love yourself, but even learning to love and nurture your mind and body on a microscopic level. The emphasis of giving and receiving, which is the general basis of life, the more you give and feed into yourself, the more you’re able to give out and share to world around you.
In this body of work, I use the flower as a metaphorical expression, merging abstracted parts of flowers with parts of the body as though they’re one, working together in harmony, feeding into each other to achieve a mutual goal. Reliant on each other for sustenance and growth. Creating an emphasis on the beauty and versatility that nature has to offer, through the use of colour, shape and texture." - Deborah Segun
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