In the evolving series “Diasporic Dreams,” Abayomi explores the fragmentation of cultural identity caused by colonization, racialization, and shifting ideas of belonging. She interprets dreams and memories, transforming them into multimedia paintings and collages. Reclaimed objects become symbols of reconnecting with culture, body, and ecology. The work weaves together the past, present, and future, highlighting moments of historical revelation and visions of sovereignty. Through this process, Abayomi honors her Black Southern roots, West African heritage, and Afro-Indigenous ancestry within the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations of Oklahoma.As this collection continues to unfold, each piece marks a threshold of personal transformation, serving as both a personal and collective archive
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