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Deep City Canyon 2024

Christopher Ankeli

Heavy, almost black washes of color create a dense, shadowed space, suggesting a deep canyon between buildings. The painting is a powerful study of extreme darkness and abstraction within an... View more

House On The Green Verge 2024

Christopher Ankeli

A two-story house with a dark roof sits on a patch of bright green, balancing architecture with nature. The clear delineation of the building against a soft, atmospheric background creates... View more

Multiple Reflections And Forms 2024

Christopher Ankeli

Abstracted shapes and reflections—including flashes of primary color—converge in a complex, multi-layered urban scene. The piece is a dynamic and fragmented view of a chaotic, yet colorful, intersection. View more

Lone Figure On A Wet Street 2024

Christopher Ankeli

A solitary figure walks down a long, wet street, their form nearly swallowed by the muted, gray atmosphere. The painting evokes a feeling of quiet solitude and personal reflection in... View more

Abstracted Roadside Structure 2023

Christopher Ankeli

A splash of color highlights a dark, low-lying structure set against a pale, open background. The composition uses minimal detail and broad washes to create a sense of vast space... View more

Parked Vehicles In Shadow 2022

Christopher Ankeli

Several vehicles are parked in deep shadow, their shapes defined by ambient light and surrounding dark structures. The piece is a moody, close-up study of urban geometry and the play... View more

Yellow Car In City Traffic 2023

Christopher Ankeli

A flash of bright yellow from a central car disrupts a busy scene dominated by grays and subdued tones. The composition highlights the energy of traffic and the momentary pop... View more

Street View With Distant Cars 2024

Christopher Ankeli

The view is a traditional streetscape with a distant vanishing point, capturing two cars traveling away from the viewer. The perspective creates a sense of movement and depth, drawing the... View more

Close-up Of A Parked Van 2024

Christopher Ankeli

This detailed, almost portrait-like view of the side of a parked van focuses on its geometry and shadowing. The work brings an ordinary, overlooked urban object into sharp, contemplative artistic... View more

Abstract Figures In Motion 2018

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A highly complex, abstract work focused on multiple, intermingling figures, representing the frenetic energy and intricate dance of a community's social, spiritual, and physical life. View more

Scare Crow 2 2011

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A multi-colored, abstract representation of the scarecrow motif, symbolizing protection from harm and the enduring human effort to safeguard resources and secure well-being. View more

Thanksgiving Dance Ii 2019

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A celebratory procession under a symbolic inscription, illustrating the ceremonial sharing of bounty and the cultural practice of acknowledging life's blessings and generational continuity. View more

Green And Black Figures 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

Figures emerge from a dark, rich green field, symbolizing growth, the fertility of the land, and the enduring connection between the people and their natural environment. View more

Abstracted Vertical Figures 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

Repeating, abstract forms of figures emphasize the collective experience of the group over the individual, reflecting the unity and shared purpose vital to cultural survival. View more

Vertical Figures In Grey With Red Accents 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A gridded arrangement of stylized, dark figures, punctuated by powerful red accents, illustrating the disciplined spiritual order and ancestral guidance that shapes communal morality and actions. View more

Vertical Figures In Green 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A densely layered composition of vertical figures in a vibrant green palette, representing the ancestral presence and the interconnectedness of generations that sustain the living community. View more

Thanksgiving Dance 1 2019

Bruce Onabrakpeya

Figures dance beneath a panel of mystical or ancient script, capturing the ecstatic and ritualistic joy of collective gratitude, ensuring prosperity and continuity for the community. View more

Feast At Canan 2022

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A vibrant reinterpretation of a sacred communal meal, featuring richly adorned figures gathered at a table, symbolizing unity, spiritual abundance, and the sharing of life's blessings. View more

Iyenajo Ebasikoro (two Bicycle Works) 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A dynamic, abstract composition using stark black and white contrasts, weaving together figures and bicycles to explore the intersection of modern motion, life, and community movement. View more

Thanksgiving Dance 2022

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A joyous scene depicting a group performing a communal dance of gratitude, set against a backdrop of symbolic script, illustrating the deep appreciation for life and tradition. View more

Greg’s Motif Ii (ebony Series Ii) 2013

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A composite of nine distinct, masked, and portraitlike motifs, evoking the diverse spiritual forces and traditional masquerade forms that are central to communal protection and celebration. View more

Traditional Figures Motif 2009

Bruce Onabrakpeya

This piece captures the essence of Urhobo heritage through bold, stylized figures, symbolizing the foundation of a community's identity and the strength of its cultural roots. View more

Palmwine Women 2018

Bruce Onabrakpeya

This vibrant piece portrays women in a moment of communal gathering. The work celebrates the simple beauty of everyday life and the enduring spirit of community, memory, and heritage. View more

The Ancestral Congregation 2018

Bruce Onabrakpeya

A vibrant yet somber congregation of spirits. The piece explores the complex relationship between the living and the dead, celebrating the perpetual flow of memory, culture, and shared heritage View more