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Adegbenro Adeola
Aboja (The Sash Bearer) - 21st Century Expressionist Oil Painting

2020

$4,000
£3,032.15
€3,536.30
CA$5,741.10
A$5,788.14
CHF 3,295.84
MX$70,357.23
NOK 38,905.76
SEK 38,794.07
DKK 26,433.45

About the Item

"Aboja (The Sash Bearer)" is a provocative and striking work of art created by Nigerian artist Adegbenro Adeola. The painting depicts a woman sitting down with a horn head and revealing her breast, while wearing a colorful sash across her waist. The painting's symbolism and the boldness of its subject matter make it a powerful statement on female identity, sexuality, and empowerment. The woman depicted in "Aboja" is a powerful and enigmatic figure. Her horn head is a nod to African spirituality and mythology, and the colorful sash around her waist serves as a symbol of status and power. The woman's pose is confident and self-assured, with her breast exposed in a defiant gesture of sexuality and femininity. What sets "Aboja" apart from other paintings is its use of symbolism and its boldness of subject matter. The horn head is a recurring motif in African art, representing strength, fertility, and connection to the divine. The sash around the woman's waist suggests a connection to royalty and power, while her exposed breast challenges traditional notions of female modesty and shame. The use of color in the painting is also significant. The woman's skin is depicted in shades of blue, while the sash around her waist is a brown and gold fur-like color. The contrasting colors create a sense of vibrancy and energy, underscoring the woman's strength and vitality. Overall, "Aboja (The Sash Bearer)" is a powerful work of art that challenges traditional notions of female identity, sexuality, and power. Through its use of symbolism, color, and bold subject matter, it invites the viewer to consider the complexities and contradictions of female identity, and to question the social norms and expectations that limit women's freedom and self-expression. It is a testament to Adeola's skill as an artist, and to his ability to create paintings that are both aesthetically pleasing and socially meaningful. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery)
  • Creator:
    Adegbenro Adeola (1992, Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2020
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 47 in (119.38 cm)Width: 35 in (88.9 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717213811832

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