In deep thought

Artwork story

The painting is not about laziness or a lack of determination. It is about the frustration of doing your best in a system that often gives you very little in return. It asks us to look beyond the popular advice to “keep going” and consider the realities of the person who has been going for years.

This painting speaks about the everyday struggle of the Nigerian working man. A man who leaves home early, spends the entire day working, returns at night exhausted, and still finds himself questioning whether all that effort is enough to survive. His body is tired, but his responsibilities do not stop.

In a country where the cost of living continues to rise, hard work does not always guarantee comfort. Sometimes, you can give everything you have and still struggle to afford the very things you work for.

The painting is not about laziness or a lack of determination. It is about the frustration of doing your best in a system that often gives you very little in return. It asks us to look beyond the popular advice to “keep going” and consider the realities of the person who has been going for years.