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Tug Of War 2025

Evuarherhe Ufuoma

This dynamic scene captures the joy and playful competition of childhood. The bold colors and energetic forms celebrate simple, shared moments of youthful resilience and teamwork. View more

The Dancing Duo 1958

Uche Uchefuna Okeke

This intricate ink drawing depicts two intertwined figures, a study in dynamic movement and form. The detailed patterns within their bodies create a sense of imaginative fragility, a poetic expression... View more

The Hidden Figure 1970

Uche Uchefuna Okeke

A figure is captured in a moment of introspection, its form both solid and ethereal. This piece beautifully explores themes of vulnerability and inner contemplation, with a soft palette that... View more

Earthy Rhythms 1970

Uche Uchefuna Okeke

In this monochromatic work, layered forms evoke the textures of the earth and flora. The composition suggests geological strata or the intricate layers of memory, creating a rhythmic and grounded... View more

A Quiet Fury 1970

Uche Uchefuna Okeke

This dynamic composition bursts with controlled energy and expressive strokes. The grayscale palette amplifies the sense of internal turmoil and raw emotion, a powerful abstract exploration of the turbulent human... View more

Celestial Forms 1981

Uche Uchefuna Okeke

An elegant study in line and form, this work uses delicate patterns and flowing shapes. It suggests a celestial dance or an imagined biological structure, celebrating the beauty and complexity... View more

Quiet Strength 2024

Soji Yoloye

A serene composition of two figures in an embrace. This intimate work explores the deep connection and quiet strength found in human relationships. View more

Family Bonds 2024

Soji Yoloye

This piece celebrates the strength of family, with figures supporting each other in a tight cluster. The emotional connection is palpable. View more

Communal Environment 2020

Soji Yoloye

This piece, oriented horizontally, is a powerful landscape of layered shapes and geometric forms. It represents the broader communal environment, the physical and historical space of a people. View more

Single Subject Energy 2020

Soji Yoloye

The motif, rendered in vibrant pinks and dark grays, is emphasized by vertical lines. This dynamic composition, smaller in size, explores the powerful movement and energy of a single subject. View more

Untold Stories 2020

Soji Yoloye

A dramatic, dark shape suggests a draped element, with minimal detail. This mysterious form symbolizes the hidden potential and untold stories within a group. View more

Verbal Visual 2020

Soji Yoloye

A vibrant, expressive element is surrounded by abstract text and markings. This work explores the relationship between non-verbal communication, visual language, and the community's collective memory. View more

Shared Lineage 2020

Soji Yoloye

Two dark shapes face each other, separated by subtle washes of color. It captures a deep, unspoken connection or the shared history of two significant elements in a lineage. View more

Unfolding Story 2020

Soji Yoloye

Two dark shapes face each other, separated by subtle washes of color. It captures a deep, unspoken connection or the shared history of two significant elements in a lineage. View more

Unwavering Support 2020

Soji Yoloye

Dark, block-like shapes create a structure with a distinct, geometric presence against warm tones. This abstract work explores themes of architectural presence, strength, and unwavering communal support. View more

Complex Identity 2020

Soji Yoloye

The composition is broken into expressive, angular fragments of light and shadow. This fragmented vision explores the complexities of identity and the different facets of a person's life. View more

Unifying Forces 2020

Soji Yoloye

Two distinct elements share a single space, emphasizing dual perspectives and shared destiny. The symbolic shape connects them, representing the unifying force of culture and tradition. View more

Quiet Dignity 2020

Soji Yoloye

An arrangement with strong, upright posture is rendered in a palette of dark, cool colors and ochre. This piece speaks to the inherent dignity and quiet authority of an elder... View more

Primal Origin 2020

Soji Yoloye

Organic shapes and flowing lines in earthy tones dominate the composition. This work connects the human story to the raw, untamed elements of nature, symbolizing our primal origin. View more

Deep Vulnerability 2020

Soji Yoloye

Soft pink and purple washes frame a descending shape. This intimate study captures a moment of deep vulnerability, empathy, or quiet devotion within relationships. View more

Cumulative History 2020

Soji Yoloye

Overlapping, rich layers of color and form build a complex structure. The work reflects the accumulated history and varies, intricate experiences that shape a person and their community. View more

Space For Leadership 2020

Soji Yoloye

A stark, geometric form suggesting a resting place or structure stands empty. This composition evokes themes of absence, waiting, and the space reserved for leadership or reflection. View more

Quiet Reflection 2020

Soji Yoloye

Subtle forms and muted colors suggest a moment of quiet, veiled reflection. The piece beautifully conveys the inner landscape and quiet strength of the individual spirit. View more

Expressive Identity 2020

Soji Yoloye

A shape wears a decorative element with symbolic markings, rendered with expressive black lines. It highlights the cultural significance of personal adornment and traditional expression of identity. View more