Portrait
Portraiture is a highly popular genre where a person or animal’s face or body is the main theme of the artwork. During ancient times, the Middle Age and the Renaissance portraits were reserved for gods, royalty, or the high society. From the 18th to the 20th century, portraiture expanded as a genre due to the increasing wealth of the middle-class, universal access to painting materials, and, eventually, the introduction of photography. In this section, Aworanka showcases a curated selection of the best portrait pieces from African painters.
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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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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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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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Rose III
Canvas on stretcher
Godwin Adesoye
₦829,500ARTIST: Godwin Adesoye
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Rose III is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Godwin Adesoye.
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Sisi Merin (Four Ladies)
Canvas
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦948,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Sisi Merin (Four Ladies) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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Worshipper
Wood cuts
Samuel Joseph
₦1,066,500ARTIST: Samuel Joseph
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Worshipper is a Painting - Oil piece by Samuel Joseph.
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The race
Fabric on stretcher
Femi Adeniran
₦228,693ARTIST: Femi Adeniran
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
The race is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Femi Adeniran.
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Untitled
Textured canvas on stretcher
Evuarherhe Ufoma
₦639,900ARTIST: Evuarherhe Ufoma
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Evuarherhe Ufoma.
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Sekere Kilo so Ibanuje
Canvas on stretcher
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦1,208,700ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Sekere Kilo so Ibanuje is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Babalola Dare Lawson.
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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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Market day
Board
Yusuf Seidu Okuns
₦568,800ARTIST: Yusuf Seidu Okuns
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Market day is a Painting - Metal Foil piece by Yusuf Seidu Okuns.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Samson Olopele
₦296,250ARTIST: Samson Olopele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Oil piece by Samson Olopele.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Samson Olopele
₦296,250ARTIST: Samson Olopele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Samson Olopele.
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The Interpreter
Canvas on strecher
Emmanuel Ekong Ekefrey
₦1,850,000ARTIST: Emmanuel Ekong Ekefrey
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 1994
The Interpreter is a Painting - Ink piece by Emmanuel Ekong Ekefrey. It was completed in 1994.
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Our Lady of Black Gold
Canvas on stretcher
Ayoola Gbolahan
₦1,475,000ARTIST: Ayoola Gbolahan
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Our Lady of Black Gold is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ayoola Gbolahan. It was completed in 2014.
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Ladies
Canvas
Babalola Dare Lawson
₦1,425,000ARTIST: Babalola Dare Lawson
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2010
Ladies is a Painting - Mixed Media (Ink and Acrylic) piece by Babalola Dare Lawson. It was completed in 2010.
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Untitled
Canvas
Pierre Chidiac
₦2,375,000ARTIST: Pierre Chidiac
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Pierre Chidiac. It was completed in 2017.
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Eyo
Canvas on stretcher
₦533,250ARTIST: Ibrahim Bamidele
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Eyo is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Ibrahim Bamidele. It was completed in 2018.
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Untitled
Canvas on stretcher
Franklin Nwabueze
₦355,500ARTIST: Franklin Nwabueze
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Untitled is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Franklin Nwabueze.
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Special Outing
Canvas on stretcher
Marshal Nwauwa
₦106,650ARTIST: Marshal Nwauwa
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2013
Special Outing is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Marshal Nwauwa. It was completed in 2013.
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Dancer III
Canvas on stretcher
Wahab Aromire
₦106,650ARTIST: Wahab Aromire
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Dancer III is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Wahab Aromire. It was completed in 2017.