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Abstract Portrait I 2022

Babatunde Kesa

The artist deconstructs the human form into an array of bold shapes and colors. This piece blurs the line between portraiture and abstraction, inviting viewers to question traditional perceptions of... View more

Orange Gaze 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

A vibrant orange background provides a high contrast setting for the abstracted black figure. The elongated face and oversized eyes create a dramatic, emotionally arresting presence, typical of expressionist work. View more

Echoes Of Identity 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

Layers of white and black paint partially obscure a background of written script, symbolizing hidden or lost identity. The textured surface and expressive brushwork create a deeply layered psychological portrait. View more

The Scream 2022

Arogunmati Omoyeni

Bold, sweeping strokes define an abstracted face with wide, shocked eyes and an open mouth. The stark black shapes on a pale background amplify the painting's primal, visceral sense of... View more

Indigo Face 2021

Arogunmati Omoyeni

The portrait utilizes a striking cobalt blue background to emphasize the dark, brooding figure. Thick, gestural strokes create a compelling sense of anxiety and fragmented identity within a haunting composition. View more

The Teal Mask 2021

Arogunmati Omoyeni

A powerful, expressionistic portrait defined by a stark black outline against a vibrant teal background. The piece conveys a deep emotional intensity through its simplified features and raw, confident brushwork. View more

Shedding 2019

Akinbanji Osayemi

The art piece "Shedding" depicts a quiet, vulnerable transformation, using a fetal-like form to suggest rebirth. Composed of disintegrating light fragments, the figure appears to be shedding emotional residue and... View more

See No Evil 2024

Akinbanji Osayemi

The "See No Evil" image explores the moral tension of self-protection. It questions if the figure is hiding from external horrors or its own inner darkness, suggesting some truths are... View more

Embrace Of The Shade 2021

Agbadu Peter

Dominated by deep, solemn hues and heavy outlines, this piece explores themes of melancholy, acceptance, and the beauty found within emotional darkness. The deliberate shadowing emphasizes the subject's profound interiority... View more

Abstract Gathering Iv 2020

Agbadu Peter

The final piece in this series of abstracts presents a dark, symmetrical collection of shapes, embodying a stable but intricate communal design. View more

Abstract Gathering Iii 2020

Agbadu Peter

This abstract work uses dark, geometric shapes and swirling lines to create a dynamic structure, suggesting a complex framework of social interaction. View more

Abstract Gathering Ii 2020

Agbadu Peter

A slightly more open variation of the complex abstract form, featuring dark shapes that interlock and overlap, continuing the theme of dense communal gathering. View more

Abstract Gathering I 2020

Agbadu Peter

A complex, near-square abstract work in dark tones, where interlocking shapes suggest a closeknit group or an architectural form under pressure. View more

Harmony In Silence 2021

Agbadu Peter

A slender canvas whispers serenity through its gentle balance of form and space. This piece reflects silence as a strength, drawing the viewer into a moment of calm reflection and... View more

Whispers Of Dawn 2021

Agbadu Peter

Subtle textures rise like morning light. The artwork suggests hope awakening from the quiet of night, portraying resilience and anticipation in every brushstroke. A poetic meditation on new beginnings and... View more

Silent Echoes 2021

Agbadu Peter

Narrow yet powerful, this painting explores memory and time. The minimalist approach deepens the resonance of form, reminding us how silence can carry both longing and strength in the human... View more

Echoes Of Tranquility 2018

Agbadu Peter

Gentle strokes dissolve into stillness, evoking peace and balance. This work transforms simplicity into strength, inviting the viewer to pause, reflect, and find calm within the shifting noise of daily... View more

Roots Of Memory 2018

Agbadu Peter

Layers of color recall deep roots and ancestral ties. This painting honors history as living presence, where memory becomes both burden and gift, grounding the viewer in continuity and belonging. View more

Shadows Of Grace 2017

Agbadu Peter

Elongated forms capture grace in motion. Shadows and light intertwine, speaking of resilience and dignity. A contemplative work were fragility and strength meet in quiet harmony, evoking timeless human poise. View more

Radiance Within 2018

Agbadu Peter

A luminous composition glowing from within. Bold strokes merge with subtle textures to reveal an inner radiance that resists concealment. This painting reflects the light of endurance shining through adversity. View more

Veil Of Reflections 2018

Agbadu Peter

Hazy tones evoke shifting layers of memory, like reflections beneath a veil. The work suggests hidden depths, reminding us how the past quietly shapes our present identity and personal journeys. View more

Contours Of Hope 2018

Agbadu Peter

Gentle contours rise like whispers of promise. This painting captures the resilience of hope, unfolding slowly yet persistently, like light filtering through darkness to illuminate the path toward renewal. View more

Melody Of Stillness 2018

Agbadu Peter

A visual melody emerges through silence. Subtle tones and elongated strokes create a rhythm of contemplation, where stillness speaks louder than noise, reminding us of beauty in quiet presence. View more

Timeless Restraint 2018

Agbadu Peter

Restrained yet evocative, this work reveals power in simplicity. Every line feels deliberate, holding back while offering depth. It mirrors the patience of time and the discipline of endurance. View more