Welcome

For the Wars That Aren't Physical is my first heartwork, and as such I felt like it deserved a full exhibit. This exhibit is designed to take you on a journey through my creative process so that you can hopefully connect with the material in a deeper way. There's something here for just about everyone, so without any further ado, let's get to the first component, the fashion.  

The Paintings

I like to say that the years 2019-2021 can go in the trash and rot there, and while I do feel that to the depths of my being, I must also appreciate and acknowledge how those years brought me back to myself, back to my love of anything creative. Included in that category, is painting. I'm not professionally taught and haven't done it all my life. In fact, I've run from it more than embraced it. But the ideas have only cried out even more when I have tried to ignore them, so here's to embracing another shadow:

Triggered 24"x18"

Many poems from the first section of the book, The Trigger, inspired this painting. The painting (and the poems) discuss words as a trigger, pain in the background, and the monster I created that patiently waited for me to give it my attention.

The Bridge 24"x30"

There's much that can be said about this one: a train leading to my elbow, which leads to the hand choking my neck, over which my hair flows into water which transforms into a blue flame...there is not enough space to go into it all here. The overall message: if I myself am the bridge, no one has the right to be angry if/when I burn myself away.

Ari Unbound 16"x20"

Inspired by the poem of the same name, this is a representation of me (in my Loki bikini) swimming from the core of the Earth to bloom anew, having been molded by the fire at the core.

Videos "For the Wars"

I have always resented the idea of poetry slams or readings, ever since I began writing in my single digits. I mean, it's right there on paper for you to read at your own pace, as many times as you need to make sure you understand. Why do I have to recite it, leaving the words floating on air to be understood or misinterpreted at will? I can't say that I feel any different now, if I'm being honest. I'm just at a place in life where I'll throw everything at the wall (or on the floor) and see what sticks. So here are some of the poems that will be featured in For the Wars That Aren't Physical.

The Acrylic Truth

Since No One Made My Hype Man Dreams Come True

ALTAR-ED

The Book

Finally you have arrived at the culmination. I have created clothes, videos, paintings, an LLC, a website, and an exhibit...all for this. I hope you get whatever you need from reading it. I certainly did in writing it.
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About the Artist, Ari.Falolu

Hi! I'm Ari Falolu-writer, fashion designer, creative, and all around dreamer. My roots stretch from Little Rock, Arkansas, but I am happy to say that I'm a Texan now. I'm stepping into 30 soon, and thought, it's time to shake some things up. That led me here.

In this digital age, it seems like a good idea to have an online exhibit so that my creations can have their space and you can see some cool (in my opinion) art from your home. I plan to have multiple collections, launches, projects and more in the future. Change happens rapidly over here, so be sure to subscribe to the email list so that you don't miss out on news, deals, and limited edition FASHION. I truly appreciate you stopping by. Don't be a stranger ✌🏾