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Guarded Figure 2018

Ibiok Bright

The use of mixed media creates a striking contrast, depicting a figure in a state of defense or contemplation, with bold lines and a fragmented composition. View more

Dancing Figures 2018

Ibiok Bright

This dynamic sketch captures the energy and movement of a group of dancers, using spontaneous strokes to convey a sense of rhythm and shared celebration. View more

Intimate Gaze 2018

Ibiok Bright

A raw and intimate portrayal of a tender moment between two figures, capturing the essence of human connection with fluid and expressive lines View more

The Ornithological 2025

George Egunjobi

This striking piece captures a surreal figure in a flowing, patterned garment, inviting the viewer into a whimsical exploration of form, texture, and magical realism. View more

Sited Figure 2022

Duke Asidere

A compelling figurative work rendered with bold, expressive strokes, capturing a moment of profound internal reflection. The composition's raw energy speaks to the human condition's fragility, inviting a contemplative exploration... View more

Ancestral Gaze 2025

Donald Onuoah

A striking diptych portrait where textured surfaces and opposing colors explore duality, identity, and the profound wisdom of an ancestral spirit, offering a powerful, introspective presence. View more

The Inner Dialogue 2023

Donald Onuoah

This powerfully textured, cubist portrait explores the duality of the human spirit. The contrasting planes of rich, earthy tones and cool, subdued grey suggest a profound conversation between inner and... View more

Setting Out (active Women Setting Out For The Day Activities @makoko) 2020

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Women in motion, wrapped in purpose. Pencil lines trace strength in the ordinary-Makoko's morning becomes a metaphor for rising, for resilience, for rhythm. View more

Grand Pa's House. (my Last Visit To The Village) 2020

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Watercolor memories soften the edges of time. A village visit becomes a quiet pilgrimage where roots whisper and walls remember. View more

Peaceful Terrain 2013

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Still hills and gentle hues. A landscape that breathes calm into chaos, reminding us that peace is not passive, it's a choice. View more

Yellow Buses (the Popular Colour Known For Transport Buses And Taxi In Lagos, Nigeria. 2013

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Bold strokes of yellow pulse with city energy. Lagos rides in rhythm-chaotic, vibrant, alive. A portrait of motion and identity. View more

Orelope Street (outdoor Study Along My Studio Street) 2013

Ogunnusi Dolapo

A quiet pencil sketch of daily life. The street breathes with routine and reflection where art meets the ordinary, and every corner holds a story. View more

Eegun Oniwo (masquerade) 2013

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Lines dance with mystery. The masquerade emerges as memory and myth-an echo of heritage cloaked in ritual and reverence. View more

Figure Study With Charcoal 2021

Ogunnusi Dolapo

A solitary form rendered in shadow. The body becomes language-silent, expressive, vulnerable. A study in presence and absence. View more

Makoko Charcoal 2021

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Charcoal captures the pulse of Makoko-gritty, graceful, alive. A portrait of survival drawn from the soul of the waterfront. View more

Old Sekere 2021

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Wrinkled hands cradle rhythm. The sketch sings of age and tradition where music is memory and every beat tells a tale. View more

Gender Equality 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Two figures, balanced in form and gaze. A sketch that speaks of dignity shared where equality isn't a concept, but a posture of mutual respect. View more

The Professor 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Wisdom etched in charcoal. His eyes hold stories, his silence teaches. A portrait of intellect, friendship, and the quiet power of presence. View more

On State (charcoal Study) 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

A lone figure in thought-charcoal shadows wrap around him like politics. The state becomes personal, and the personal becomes a quiet protest. View more

Eegun Ajisafe (masquerade) 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Mystery cloaked in tradition. The masquerade dances between worlds spirit and soil, myth and man. A sketch of ancestral echoes. View more

Amuludun 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Joy in motion, drawn with reverence. The entertainer becomes a vessel where laughter, rhythm, and culture converge in celebration. View more

Bata Drummer 2021

Ogunnusi Dolapo

Hands mid-beat, body in rhythm. The sketch pulses with tradition where sound becomes spirit and movement becomes memory. View more

Besty Mi 2021

Ogunnusi Dolapo

A tender portrait of friendship. Lines curve gently around affection, capturing the quiet joy of being seen and cherished. View more

Ajantala Masquerade 2022

Ogunnusi Dolapo

A figure cloaked in myth. The masquerade straddles realms-childlike mischief and ancestral mystery, drawn with reverence and wonder. View more