Like a River
Commissioned by AYO & IBUKUN
A Prayer to last a lifetime!
Dear AY & IBK
This piece is as dear to my heart as you are dear to me. In it, I have encoded all the hopes, dreams, and well-wishes that my heart so desperately wants for you and your family. What’s hanging on your wall right now is a lot more than art, it’s a prayer - it’s a prayer that like a river, anything your hands touches, any path your feet thread, in any time your names are said, life follows.
The journey of a river begins from the heavens. Rain replenishes the earth, and slowly the river begins a journey of unity into the sea.
This piece, is a story of the power of your gentle unity- a kind of unity that has nourished the lives of those around you (mine included). Like a River, the journey of both your souls begin in the heavens, and as you have both made your way down to earth, you are replenishing all our lives.
So my prayer for you is this,
Like a river, may the depth of the love you share be so deep, it’s unfathomable.
Like a river, may your life always be full of wonders so rare, the world marvels at your magnificence.
Like a river, may your joy be so full, the world wants to write songs about it.
Like a river, may your home be rich, may your beauty never run dry, and may your bond be unbreakable.
There’s so much more that I have to tell you, but I’ll let time do all the talking. I’ll leave time to show you just how much beauty lies in store for the both of you.
You inspire me, and I love you both.
Your friend,
Kanye Tomiwa.