2022
Contemporary Oil Painting: When Life Seems Blurry on Canvas
By Meshach Charity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
The average African Child is usually faced with uncertainty and struggles relating to his future, with only a handful going on to attain higher learning at a serious cost with a so-c...
Oil, Canvas
Bunmi - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, School Uniform, Nature
By Meshach Charity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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. About Artist Mes...
Canvas, Oil
Today's Leader - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, School Uniform
By Meshach Charity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
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. About Artist Mes...
Canvas, Oil
Inner Peace: Contemporary Oil Painting on Canvas, Signed, 21st Century
By Meshach Charity
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Inner Peace" by Meshach Charity is a captivating artwork that invites viewers to contemplate the complexities of inner tranquility. In this piece, a y...
Oil, Canvas
Upright Impression Oil Painting on Canvas, Conceptual, 21st Century
By John Ali
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Upright Impression" by John Ali captures the innocence, resilience, and curiosity of youth through the portrayal of a young girl. In this captivating artwork, the girl stands tall a...
Oil, Canvas
Unstoppable Oil Painting on Canvas: Contemporary Figurative Art
By Simon Obeka
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
"Unstoppable" is a mesmerizing artwork that immediately captivates the viewer's attention. The central focus of the piece is a woman with her hair beautifully woven and elegantly packed. The intricate details of the hairstyle signify care, patience, and meticulousness. It is a testament to the dedication and creativity of the artist in showcasing the unique and transformative power of hair as a symbol of beauty and self-expression. The woman's back turned towards the viewer adds a layer of intrigue and mystery to the artwork. It invites us to reflect on the significance of perspective and challenges us to consider the untold stories and hidden strengths that lie within individuals. The positioning of the subject symbolizes resilience, self-assuredness, and an unwavering determination to face life's challenges head-on. "Unstoppable" is a celebration of feminine strength, independence, and self-empowerment. The woman depicted in the artwork embodies the essence of resilience, emphasizing that individuals have the power to overcome obstacles, embrace their uniqueness, and forge their own paths. The meticulously crafted hairstyle represents the transformative nature of personal identity. It highlights the ability to express oneself authentically, irrespective of societal expectations or limitations. The woman's hair becomes a metaphorical crown, symbolizing her self-assuredness, inner strength, and unwavering spirit. The choice to depict the woman with her back turned serves as a metaphor for her relentless pursuit of progress and her refusal to be defined by external judgment or limitations. It encourages viewers to reconsider their preconceived notions about strength and beauty, urging them to recognize that true power comes from within. The title, "Unstoppable," further reinforces the artwork's message. It emphasizes the indomitable spirit that resides within every individual, transcending barriers and propelling them forward in the face of adversity. The artwork serves as a reminder that regardless of the challenges one may encounter, the human spirit possesses an inherent strength that cannot be suppressed. Obeka Simon...
Oil, Canvas
VIOLET - oil painting - portrait
By Robert Fleischman
Located in Chicago, IL
Oil and collage 49 x 38.75 inches Robert Fleischman is a recording artist/singer songwriter/producer who played with such notable bands as Journey, Vinnie Vincent, Channel and his c...
Mixed Media, Oil
Alone with my thoughts
By Adeogun Babatunde Joseph
Located in Culver City, CA
Swollen, broken, shattered, wounded- all and more are the travails of the helpless. Beauty, peace, fear, courage, disgust, confidence, regret, anger, joy, sorrow, pleasure and pain a...
Canvas, Oil
This is not how it is suppose to be, Painting, Oil on Canvas
By Christine Cousineau
Located in Yardley, PA
A portrait of an African American Male. The expression on his face suggests that he is mildly bewildered with things. He questions the way life i...
Oil
Acrylic Painting / Portrait / Figurative/ Museum/ Abstract/ Contemporary
By Bruce Adams
Located in Buffalo, NY
Bruce Adams was a painter, art educator, and writer. Born in Buffalo, N.Y., in 1952, he received a B.S. in 1976 and an M.A. in 1983 from Buffalo State College. Adams’s work is includ...
Paper, Acrylic
Innocence and Patience
By Carole Garland
Located in Palm Desert, CA
These two South African schoolgirls were staring at yet another group of well meaning tourists passing through their Zimbabwean grammar school. Carole Garland captures their lingering expressions: Innocence, seemingly open, adventurous and hopeful while the other girl, Patience, is perhaps more skeptical, wondering what these people from the United States are doing in her classroom. To enter their children in school. South African parents must register them with English names so mother and father, who don’t speak English, search through English language newspapers for suitable names, hence, “Innocence” and “Patience.” The tour guide’s name was “Sanction.” Carole Garland graduated from Knox College, Galesburg, Ill., and studied at the Art Institute of Chicago and the University of the Americas in Mexico City. Carole Garland has shown in many Southern California venues, most recently at TAG Gallery, Bergamot Station; RealART Gallery, Agoura Hills; the Santa Paula...
Oil, Wood Panel
Painting, Acrylic on Canvas 108 x 81.3 cm - Next of Kin, 2025
By Akingbade Mayowa
Located in London, GB
Akingbade Mayowa 1988 - Current I look into you, 2026 Acrylic on canvas 91.4 x 62.2 cm 36 x 24 1/2 in
Canvas, Acrylic
