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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Gaze of Hope
Canvas on stretcher
Durodola Yusuf
₦1,422,000ARTIST: Durodola Yusuf
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
"Gaze of Hope" is a mixed media artwork by Durodola Yusuf. The artist has used a mix of acrylic, ink and pastel for the composition. It is part of a series of very colorful children's portraits done in 2019.
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Masking True Feelings
Canvas on board
Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
₦296,250ARTIST: Nike Okundaye and Tola Wewe
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
"Masking True Feelings" 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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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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Traditional Dancer
Canvas
Oladipupo Adesina
₦651,750ARTIST: Oladipupo Adesina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Traditional Dancer, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Oladipupo Adesina (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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When we were young
Canvas on stretcher
Uche Edozie
₦4,503,000ARTIST: Uche Edozie
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
When we were young, is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Uche Edozie (on Canvas on stretcher). It was completed in 2019.
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Purple House - Sisi-Eko Series
Canvas
Uzoma Samuel
₦2,370,000ARTIST: Uzoma Samuel
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Purple House - Sisi-Eko Series, is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Uzoma Samuel (on Canvas). It was completed in 2019.
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Playtime
Canvas on stretcher
Felix Aina
₦533,250ARTIST: Felix Aina
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Playtime is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Felix Aina.
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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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Suspicious
Canvas on stretcher
Olojo K. Kosoko
₦414,750ARTIST: Olojo K. Kosoko
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2014
Suspicious is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Olojo K. Kosoko.
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Dreams
Canvas on stretcher
Adeboye Abiodun
₦177,750ARTIST: Adeboye Abiodun
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Dreams is a Painting - Oil piece by Adeboye Abiodun.
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Phantasm and Revelations
Canvas on stretcher
Okunade Olamilekan
₦355,500ARTIST: Okunade Olamilekan
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
Phantasm and Revelations is a Painting - Mixed Media piece by Okunade Olamilekan.
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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 Anticipant
Canvas on stretcher
Popoola Nurudeen
₦1,143,466ARTIST: Popoola Nurudeen
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
The Anticipant is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Popoola Nurudeen.
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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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Obeisance
Canvas on stretcher
Obiora Anamaleze
₦1,715,199ARTIST: Obiora Anamaleze
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Obeisance is a Painting - Oil piece by Obiora Anamaleze.
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The Peering
Canvas on stretcher
Chinezim Moghalu
₦1,006,250ARTIST: Chinezim Moghalu
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2019
The Peering is a Painting - Oil piece by Chinezim Moghalu.
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Inner Room
Canvas on stretcher
Obiora Anamaleze
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Obiora Anamaleze
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Inner Room is a Painting - Oil piece by Obiora Anamaleze.
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Which is the Way Forward
Canvas on stretcher
Adewale Uthman
₦1,600,852ARTIST: Adewale Uthman
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Which is the Way Forward is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Adewale Uthman.
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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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Gbohunmi (Hear my cry)
Textured canvas on stretcher
Ada Godspower
₦284,400ARTIST: Ada Godspower
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2018
Gbohunmi (Hear my cry) is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Ada Godspower.
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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
Sola
₦213,300ARTIST: Sola
ARTIST NATIONALITY: Nigerian
YEAR: 2017
Untitled is a Painting - Acrylic piece by Sola.