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Adewuyi Theophilus
Like Basquiat in the Midst

2023

About the Item

Shipping Procedure FREE Shipping Worldwide Ships in a well-protected tube. This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. About Artist Adewuyi Theophilus is a Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He studied fine and applied arts at the prestigious Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife. Theophilus is a protégé of prolific Nigerian artist- Opedun Damilola. He volunteers as an instructor at an art developmental organization known as The Seed Of The True Vine Foundation (TSTTV). His preferred medium is oil paint, while his art is born from his lived experiences. He is fascinated with the texture, form, volume, and metaphorical possibilities of the woman's hair. Adewuyi considers the woman's hair a symbolic crown and its varied care routines an ode to self-love.
  • Creator:
    Adewuyi Theophilus (1998, Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2023
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1717214368112
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