Iwalewa Gallery

The Verdant Gaze

The Verdant Gaze 2025

Francis Jeremiah

Acrylic on Canvas.

48 x 60 Inches (121.9 × 152.4 cm)

The background carries a quiet elegance, filled with soft beige tones layered in a floral pattern that feels almost like fabric or memory which doesn’t compete for attention but instead creates gentle atmosphere.Emerging from this softness is a young child’s face, rendered in warm, glowing hues of amber, copper, and...

The background carries a quiet elegance, filled with soft beige tones layered in a floral pattern that feels almost like fabric or memory which doesn’t compete for attention but instead creates gentle atmosphere.Emerging from this softness is a young child’s face, rendered in warm, glowing hues of amber, copper, and deep brown. The skin is intricately overlaid with tiny floral motifs, so detailed they almost dissolve into texture. The expression is contemplative, slightly distant, with the gaze turned away as if caught in a private moment of thought. The lips are softly defined, adding a sense of quiet emotion without exaggeration. A small earring introduces a simplicity of life. Everything feels intentional, soft, and interconnected like a visual whisper.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 48 x 60 Inches(121.9 × 152.4 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Arcrylic paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.
Francis Jeremiah, 1997, Nigeria.

Francis Jeremiah's artistic practice is distinguished by a profound examination of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. His expansive canvases, characterized by a predominance of cool and earthy tones, frequently feature isolated figures situated within intricate narrative frameworks. A distinctive motif in Jeremiah's oeuvre is the representation of leaves as human hair, a visual trope inspired by his formative experiences...

Francis Jeremiah's artistic practice is distinguished by a profound examination of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. His expansive canvases, characterized by a predominance of cool and earthy tones, frequently feature isolated figures situated within intricate narrative frameworks. A distinctive motif in Jeremiah's oeuvre is the representation of leaves as human hair, a visual trope inspired by his formative experiences in Kaduna, Nigeria. Having grown up in a rural environment, Jeremiah cultivated a deep affinity with nature, often traversing the village, engaging with flora, and observing farmers transporting harvested produce. This imagery subsequently evolved into a metaphorical device in his artistic practice, symbolizing fertility, growth, and abundance. Currently based in Sagamu, Nigeria, Jeremiah's artistic endeavors have evolved to advocate for environmental conservation. In response to the encroachment of urbanization on natural spaces, his work serves as a clarion call for the preservation of green environments, emphasizing the critical need for trees and plants to sustain healthy habitats and ensure adequate oxygen levels. Through his art, Jeremiah underscores the imperative of environmental stewardship, highlighting the intricate relationship between human existence and the natural world.