Paintings
African artists have approached contemporary art through exploration of new techniques and experimentation with new materials to produce vibrant pieces that portray African culture and chronicle their journey. This section showcases pieces created with oils, acrylics or mixed media on various supports such as canvas or adjoined planks of wood, a choice that has become increasingly popular among West African artists.
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The Cyclist and the Rain...
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
The Cyclist and the Rain (State II) is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Sugar Cane Truck Pushers
Acid free paper
Bruce Onobrakpeya
₦568,800ARTIST: Bruce Onobrakpeya
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Sugar Cane Truck Pushers is a Work on paper - print piece by Bruce Onobrakpeya.
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Sweetness I
Board
Tolu Aliki
₦770,250ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Sweetness I" is an acrylic artwork by Tolu Aliki. It is part of a series of very colorful portraits done in 2019.
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Concord of the day
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Concord of the day" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Journey of Life
Canvas
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦1,185,000ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2000
"Journey of Life" is an ink and acrylic collaborative piece by the cousins Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe. Besides being an accomplished proffesional artist, a painter, a textle artist and a weaver, Nike Okundaye is the Owner/Curator of the Nike Art Galleries at Lagos, Osogbo, Ogidi-Ijumu and Abuja. She is also an awards winner at many national and international art shows. Tola Wewe is a former Commissioner of Arts, Culture and Tourism in Ondo State, Nigeria. He graduated with a degree in Fine Arts from University of Ife in 1983.
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Third Mainland Bridge
Canvas
Salisu Taiwo
₦651,750ARTIST: Salisu Taiwo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Third Mainland Bridge, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Salisu Taiwo (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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Peaceful Home II
Canvas on stretcher
Segun Phillips
₦237,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Peaceful Home II, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Makoko Series
Canvas on board
Segun Phillips
₦237,000ARTIST: Segun Phillips
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Makoko Series, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Segun Phillips (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2019.
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Woman Leader
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman Leader, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Woman of Dignity
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2006
Woman of Dignity, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2006.
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Dancer
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye
₦414,750ARTIST: Nike Okundaye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dancer, is a Painting - Ink piece by Nike Okundaye (on Canvas on board). It was completed in 2017.
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Homie III
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦3,555,000ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Homie III, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2018.
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Omalicha
Canvas on stretcher
Tolu Aliki
₦3,318,000ARTIST: Tolu Aliki
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Omalicha, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Tolu Aliki (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2018.
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Obioma
Canvas on stretcher
Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST: Awodiya Toluwani S.
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Obioma, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Awodiya Toluwani S. (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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African Queen
Canvas
Nelson Okoh
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Nelson Okoh
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
African Queen, is a Painting - Oil piece by Nelson Okoh (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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Untitled
Canvas
Owolabi Ayodele
₦414,750ARTIST: Owolabi Ayodele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Untitled, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Owolabi Ayodele (on Canvas). It was completed in 2014.
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Search for Peace
Canvas on stretcher
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦414,750ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Search for Peace is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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My Bus Stop
Canvas on stretcher
Timinadi Clifford
₦237,000ARTIST: Timinadi Clifford
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
My Bus Stop is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Timinadi Clifford.
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My Bus Stop II
Canvas on stretcher
Timinadi Clifford
₦237,000ARTIST: Timinadi Clifford
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
My Bus Stop II is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Timinadi Clifford.
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African Pride
Canvas on stretcher
Jideonwor Gabriel
₦711,000ARTIST: Jideonwor Gabriel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
African Pride is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Jideonwor Gabriel.
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Metamorphosis
Canvas on stretcher
Chima Ikegwonu
₦2,607,000ARTIST: Chima Ikegwonu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Metamorphosis is a Painting - Oil piece by Chima Ikegwonu.
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Coral Finish
Board
Alawode Azeez
₦118,500ARTIST: Alawode Azeez
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Coral Finish is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Alawode Azeez.
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Fruitful Path
Fabric on stretcher
Zainab Akinrinde
₦296,250ARTIST: Zainab Akinrinde
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Fruitful Path is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Zainab Akinrinde.
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Behind her the Motherland...
Canvas on stretcher
Fortune Anuforo
₦1,026,986ARTIST: Fortune Anuforo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Behind her the Motherland (Africa) is the cracking wall is a Painting - Oil piece by Fortune Anuforo.
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Fisherman
Board
Tony Enebeli
₦296,250ARTIST: Tony Enebeli
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1992
Fisherman is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Tony Enebeli.
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Durba
Canvas
Akintunde John
₦592,500ARTIST: Akintunde John
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2011
Durba is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Akintunde John.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,007,250ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.
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Drummer
Paper on board
Kolade Oshinowo
₦1,706,400ARTIST: Kolade Oshinowo
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1975
Drummer is a Work on paper - Print piece by Kolade Oshinowo.
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Unlikely Affection
Canvas on stretcher
Adubi Makinde Mydaz
₦711,000ARTIST: Adubi Makinde Mydaz
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Unlikely Affection is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Adubi Makinde Mydaz.
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Silence is Golden
Canvas on stretcher
Donald Onuoha
₦1,125,750ARTIST: Donald Onuoha
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Silence is Golden is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Donald Onuoha.