Cletus Zadoc

About Me

Illuminating Human Experience Through Expressive Art

From Vibrant Creations to Empowering Initiatives: Unveiling the Artistic Legacy of Cletus Zadoc

Cletus Zadoc is a visual artist whose work celebrates the human experience and all its beauty. He employs a mix of materials like acrylic paints, pens, pencils, and charcoals to create portraits and abstract pieces on paper, canvas, chipboard, and even clothes. 
 
Zadoc’s work explores themes of spirituality, identity, and our shared human journey. Drawing inspiration from African heritage and cultures around the world, he uses symbols and imagery that resonate with his personal experiences with the aim to spread positivity and joy believing that art should uplift and inspire. 
Cletus Zadoc is all about creating art that empowers people and helps them curate spaces that feel safe and beautiful. His goal is to share his passion with others and inspire them to embrace their own creativity. 
 
His audience comprises affluent art enthusiasts, collectors, and private owners who are careful are seeking deep empowering and inspirational masterpieces, shying away from dark and scary elements in art.
 
Through art and community initiatives like painting events for kids and coaching programs for adults, he hopes to spread love, happiness, and the beauty of life. Zadoc’s art is a beacon of light, inviting everyone to embrace the good positivity and live their best lives.
 
His achievements, including being the first runner-up in a prestigious talent competition and authoring “Starting Late” 
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Sneak Peek into OBINRIN - The Exhibition

Cletus Zadoc prepares for his solo art exhibition OBINRIN -The Exhibition

The exhibition, titled “Obinrin” (meaning “Woman” in Yoruba), will showcase 31 acrylic paintings on canvas and wearable art debut. These paintings tell unique stories, symbolizing women from all races, cultures, and dispensations, highlighting their impact on our world.


Using art, Cletus Zadoc shares his personal insight into the mystery of woman from its purest form as intended by the creator contrasting it with the misrepresentation and perception she gathered over the ages as she evolved.

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(Image of Sarah Bartman) + 30 Others

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Early years
Started art

From his early days in school in Northern Nigeria, specifically Zaria in Kaduna State, Cletus demonstrated exceptional artistic talent, earning him recognition as the most gifted student in his class. His natural ability to capture the essence of his surroundings through vibrant drawings, expressive forms, and bold strokes was evident to all who knew him. Encouraged by teachers and peers alike, Cletus' passion for art only deepened as he grew older.

Education and career:
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Determined to hone his skills, Cletus pursued a degree in Industrial Design from the prestigious Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, specializing in ceramics. After graduation, he temporarily set aside art to pursue his passion for human capital development in the corporate world. For about a decade, he excelled in various roles, including personal assistant to the president OF Love for All Nations Ministries, executive assistant and business development manager at Love Portion Creative Hubs, and executive director for marketing at Economic Growth and Development Centre. Despite his success, Cletus felt a void, knowing that something was missing.

Eureka movement:
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Recently, Cletus rediscovered his artistic calling, inspired by a desire to reconnect with his creative roots. He embarked on a journey of exploration, experimenting with wearable art and collaborating with unique wearable artist Victoria. This journey led him back to painting, where he discovered a newfound sense of freedom and expression.

Philosophical Approach:
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Cletus Zadoc's work explores themes of spirituality, the human condition, and the pursuit of meaning. His art delves into concepts of identity, African heritage, and the impact of heroes and leaders, infusing African symbols from ancient and contemporary cultures. Rooted in his personal spiritual experiences, his work is characterized by bold colors, dynamic brushstrokes, and profound emotional depth.

Authorship:
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In addition to his artistic endeavors, Cletus Zadoc is a published author. His book "STARTING LATE" offers insights, encouragement, and practical tools for those who may have strayed from their true passions. Through his experiences, he demonstrates that it's never too late to rediscover one's gifts and make a meaningful impact.

Coaching:
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Cletus currently leads a coaching and tutoring initiative, teaching drawing, painting, and other art forms to adults who may not have considered themselves talented or are trying to get back to art. Despite initial doubts, participants have made remarkable progress, proving that it's never too late to discover one's artistic abilities.

EXHIBITION PREPARATIONS OBINRIN-The Exhibition:
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With his first solo exhibition on the horizon, Cletus looks forward to sharing his unique perspective with the world, reaffirming his place as "The King of Colors" and a rising star in the Nigerian art scene. The exhibition, titled "Obinrin" (meaning "Woman" in Yoruba), will showcase 31 acrylic paintings on canvas and wearable art debut. These paintings tell unique stories, symbolizing women from all races, cultures, and dispensations, highlighting their impact on our world.
Using art, Cletus Zadoc attempts to give his personal insight into the mystery of woman from its purest form as intended by the creator contrasting it with the misrepresentation and perception she gathered over the ages as she evolved.