Iwalewa Gallery

Man, Mask, And Myth (vi)

Man, Mask, And Myth (vi) 1976

Solomon Irein Wangboje

Linocut on Paper.

16 x 22 Inches (40.6 × 55.9 cm)

With bold color and stark lines, this work delves into the sacred link between the individual and cultural mythology. The central mask signifies the enduring connection to tradition and collective spiritual beliefs.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 16 x 22 Inches(40.6 × 55.9 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Mixed-media paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.
Solomon Irein Wangboje, 1930 - 1998, Nigeria.

Solomon Wangboje (Graphic artist and Art educator) 1930-1998. Solomon Irein Wangboje was born in 1930, in Edo State of Nigeria. He first trained as an artist in 1959 at the former Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, where he obtained a diploma in Fine Arts, specializing in graphic design. He later got his MFA degree in 1963 at...

Solomon Wangboje (Graphic artist and Art educator) 1930-1998.
Solomon Irein Wangboje was born in 1930, in Edo State of Nigeria. He first trained as an artist in 1959 at the former Nigerian College of Arts, Science and Technology, Zaria, where he obtained a diploma in Fine Arts, specializing in graphic design.
He later got his MFA degree in 1963 at USA, and his PhD in art education also from USA in 1968. Apart from his untiring effort in encouraging young artists to utilize their talents, he has had many oneman and group exhibitions of his works within and outside Nigeria. Some of such prints are Desert Journeys and the romance of the headload 1 and 11.