Temitayo Ogunbiyi

The artwork You will Find Companionship in Greener Grounds (2024) by Temitayo Ogunbiyi, which is permanently integrated into the site of DE SINGEL as part of the On Sculpture parcours, will be inaugurated with a celebration including a conversation with the artist and a communal meal.

Casts of mill stones lay in the grass. Traditionally, these stones were used in Nigeria (the artist's homeland) to grind plants, beans and peppers. They have a ritual meaning too. During a performance, Temitayo Ogunbiyi invites you to touch the stones and in doing so make a wish for someone else. In this way, the work seeks a collective and intercultural future in which we can all participate. 

Temitayo Ogunbiyi aims to bring attention to less visible cultures in Antwerp. A large stainless steel 'line' represents the walking route between Antwerp and Lagos, where the artist resides. This route connects numerous communities. So does the herb garden, where Flemish crops grow alongside plants from other parts of the world. The smaller play structures are designed specifically for children, our future.

Permanently visible at the art site DE SINGEL.

Casts of mill stones lay in the grass. Traditionally, these stones were used in Nigeria (the artist's homeland) to grind plants, beans and peppers. They have a ritual meaning too. During a performance, Temitayo Ogunbiyi invites you to touch the stones and in doing so make a wish for someone else. In this way, the work seeks a collective and intercultural future in which we can all participate. 

Casts of mill stones lay in the grass. Traditionally, these flat stones were used in Nigeria (the artist's homeland) to grind plants, beans and peppers. They have a ritual meaning too. Temitayo Ogunbiyi invites you to touch the stones and in doing so make a wish for someone else. As such, the work seeks a more collective and intercultural future in which we can all participate. 

Continuous viewing as sculpture