"My dad is an artist, and he is very versatile," she said, a wistful gleam in her eyes. "As I grew up, I watched Dad draw, paint, and mould sculptures. "Art was always present in my life, but I struggled with traditional mediums." Temi, in particular, was unable to draw, and for a time it appeared that she would play the role of an art fan rather than an artist. Temi went on to earn an Economics degree at Tai Solarin University.

Despite this, she remained creative, with a focus on interior design. She discovered String Art while working on an interior design project and scrolling through Pinterest and other moodboards. Temi felt she could try it herself and then obtained the necessary equipment to put this experimental endeavour to completion. She learned through the internet and YouTube; most of her tutors in the slavic countries where this form of art is popular could not understand English. "But I could figure it out by following what they were doing." she said. As part of the learning process, Temi allowed herself to make mistakes, learn from them, and refine her skill in the process.

String art, which uses numbers and patterns rather than traditional drawing or painting, is made by weaving strings or threads between points to produce geometric patterns, motifs, or images. The procedure entails placing nails or pins on a surface in a certain design and then connecting them with colourful threads or strings.1. "It gave me the freedom to express my creativity and create one-of-a-kind pieces without the constraints of traditional art forms." String art is teachable because to its simplicity. "You don't have to draw; just calculate," she added. This newfound passion became a transformational force, demonstrating that art has no borders and may take many unexpected forms.

Temi Omisakin takes delight in two portrait projects that represent her artistic development. "ME," a sensitive reflection on self-love, and "BRAVE," which represents her daring moves as a female African string performer, combine to highlight her expertise and growth. Both sculptures represent the devotion, learning, and discipline needed to negotiate the complex realm of string art.

Whenever she starts a new piece, she considers the image she wants to create first, followed by the patterns that will occur within it. She then calculates how she will bring it to life. She would insert nails at the canvas's extremes, taking into account the calculations: this is where the threads would go. String art, an accessible form of creativity, has made its way onto Lagos' event schedule. Different brands have approached Temi about incorporating this imagery into their worlds through joint ventures. "What they needed was a way to engage their audience, so they asked me to come up with something that would reflect their values."

Temi would produce a basic, or skeletal, version of the project and then aid guests in wrapping their own strings on the canvas, giving them a sense of engagement and possibly generating fresh interest in the artform itself. "Everyone felt like they contributed to something important and there is a certain fulfilment in that." She collaborated with the NBA on three projects: the NBA Finals Watch Party, the NBA x Henessy Party, and the NBA Meets Arts Party. She has also collaborated with Bombay Sapphire on the Lagos Cocktail Week and Alte Culture Festival.

She has also given back through community-driven programmes, including as bringing children from Lagos' ghettos to the arts. Her most recent outreach in the Kusenla neighbourhood drew over 15 attendees who have subsequently expressed an interest in making more String Art, propelling it into the Nigerian mainstream. "I really enjoyed working with the children," she remarked. "Their delight made me very pleased. "I felt like I was doing something right."

Temi Omisakin approaches her career with new confidence and commitment. "I know this is what I am supposed to do, and I find peace in doing it." She said. As one of the first creatives in Nigeria to practise this type of work on a bigger scale, she has served as a point of contact for many others who want to create for themselves. Those who would normally be held back due to a lack of interest in sketching or colour theory. Not only does she actively teach others to practise, but her presence in the Nigerian creative sphere demonstrates that creativity is never out of reach.

Temi intends to make String Art full-time and spread positive messages about her own growth and other things she is passionate about. Creativity is all about the heart—or art—rather than the medium.