Abayomi Orimoloye, known professionally as Yomi, is a Nigerian-born artist currently based in Ottawa, Ontario, who brings a unique perspective to figurative painting by incorporating his electrical engineering background into his artistic practice. Unlike many artists of his caliber, Yomi did not study art at university but instead pursued electrical engineering, a background that significantly influences the geometric, mathematical, and design elements evident throughout his work.

Yomi's artistic approach centers on exploring themes of identity, memory, relationships, and the physical spaces people inhabit. His fragmented figurative paintings consistently feature human presence at their core, telling stories through a non-narrative approach that relies heavily on metaphor, composition, and color to convey both meaning and heritage. "I make works that explore themes of identity through a lens of humor," Yomi explains. "I often turn toward introspection and address both personal questions and broader societal concerns, all examined within the context of everyday life."

The artist's creative process draws inspiration from diverse sources, including the whimsical nature of animated movies and his eclectic music taste. However, geometry and mathematics play the leading role in his artistic vision. "I'm not very good at math," Yomi admits. "I find it fascinating that the building blocks of both the natural and man-made world can be traced to mathematical equations and geometry." This perspective allows him to see connections between the structural interior of buildings, the curvature of leaves, and the proportions of human figures, particularly in his striking portrait compositions.

Yomi's philosophical approach to mathematics and geometry runs deep, as he explains: "That makes math and geometry feel sacred in a way, like they're the language of the gods." This reverence manifests in his artwork through what he describes as "exploded compositions" where he paints people using the same analytical approach he applies to viewing buildings or electrical engineering systems. The influence of Pablo Picasso is evident in his patchwork faces, while dance-related artists such as FKA Twigs inspire the graceful movements captured in his work.

The artist's portfolio includes several notable pieces that demonstrate his unique style and thematic concerns. Works such as "You Have Your Mother's Eyes" (2025), "Will This Make Me Good?" (2024), "Which Way Is Forward?" (2025), "Spirit" (2025), "Snap Crackle Pop" (2024), "I Never Left Home, It Never Left Me" (2025), and "Birthday Boy" (2023) showcase his ability to blend geometric precision with human emotion and cultural identity.

What sets Yomi's work apart is the tension and contradiction that permeates throughout his unconventional body of work. His paintings capture a delicate balance between stillness and movement, creating moods that are difficult to categorize but deeply resonant. This approach reflects his interest in the interiority of human experience while maintaining the structural precision of his engineering background, resulting in artwork that bridges the gap between technical analysis and emotional expression.