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Aluu Prosper Chigozie
Golden Equality 2

2023

$1,200
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£927.21
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€1,071.94
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CA$1,695.69
CA$2,119.6120% Off
A$1,901.83
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CHF 995.96
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MX$23,109.03
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NOK 12,646.98
NOK 15,808.7320% Off
SEK 11,990.23
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DKK 8,001.47
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About the Item

"The Golden Equality" is the first pair from the series of Abfillage works referred to as "Renegades of a breaking nation". The distorted afro hair pattern, the symbol, and the expressions form the basis of the narrative of this art. The expression of calmness, contentment, focus, and a state of deep thought define the emotional status of the subject. The symbol of this pair is an equality sign made with a golden color on the neck. It is made of two strokes, unlike the next pair, which is made of 3 strokes. It is basic and a symbol of balance like the other four paintings. But this pair of golden "equal to" signs are like railway lines, they are parallel, signifying a path to something great. Focused and moving in a direction and not looking back. Unlike the second pair that defines harmony and unity of three parts like a triangle, here there is collaboration without unity. "Renegades of a Breaking Nation" is a series of 5 Abfillage artworks, created in 3 sections creating a form of transition using 3 symbols. A transition from a state of one nation to another. Creating a combination of expressive portraits and symbols in gold acrylic pigments all signify balance. A transition to steadiness, equilibrium, and stability of a country. Shipping Procedure Ships from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Born and raised in Nigeria, West Africa, Prosper grew up drawing comics and characters which enabled him to understand the human figure and expressions properly, after which he became a full-time studio artist in 2017 Prosper studied at the Federal University of Technology Owerri, where he learned Building technology with an architectural background on designing. He also acquired expertise in graphic design, illustration, 3D modeling, video editing, and animation In 2018 he had his first official art exhibition where he won the Peace Poster award for his painting on Peace at the ANBUKRAFT He has participated in several exhibitions and competitions since then and has won some of them In 2020 he was signed as a brand ambassador to TECNO mobile Nigeria on a one year deal His works has appeared in countries like South Africa, United Kingdom, United States, Canada, Japan e t c Prosper Aluu makes figurative and expressive paintings His stylized figures show the use of the artistic devices of elongation and exaggeration and his unique style of painting the iconic afro hairstyle These are his ways of celebrating and negotiating African identity In traditional African art visual codes, the exaggeration of the head in comparison to other parts of the body is a well-known visual strategy to establish the head as the seat of wisdom and intellectual prowess according to the beliefs in parts of Africa Prosper plays with the size, forms, and presentation of the head of the figures in his paintings as a visual pun to challenge what he considers a one-sided narrative about the size of the head in traditional African art His style of painting rich afro hairstyles and golden crowns on the heads of his figures are meant to ennoble and dignify the subject By using Nigerian newspapers in his works, he tells stories of past by preserving stories of the present While he focuses on black identity, with this he believes that in order to preserve culture, he must continue to create it He pours colors over these newspapers to beautify and sugarcoat the tragedy and frustration of living in his country Abfillage is an intricate technique and a body of works by Prosper Aluu which began in the mid-2022 The term Abfillage can be seen as a portmanteau of " Abstract"," and " which refers to an exquisitely made artwork that involves the painting of a figure on a newspaper or magazine collage on canvas that has been decorated with colors These figures are mostly painted with some or all of the attires neglected The purpose of Abfillage is mostly to preserve the written stories or actions of the present in the artwork and sometimes highlight its effects and actions in figurative forms. The beautiful application of colors in the texts is intended to mollify some of the negative stories and happenings within.
  • Creator:
    Aluu Prosper Chigozie (1999, Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 16 in (40.64 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Medium:
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  • Condition:
  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717213168572

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