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Agwunwa TheophilusPillar of Strength 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, African2025
2025
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About the Item
Pillar of Strength” is a powerful fabric collage that celebrates the inner resilience, dignity, and grace of the African woman. Constructed with richly patterned textiles and bold, vibrant colors, the portrait captures a woman whose gaze speaks volumes of
endurance, wisdom, and unshakable courage.
Her head is crowned with a majestic gele (headwrap), made from deep indigo and turquoise fabrics adorned with leaf motifs, symbolizing growth, rootedness, and renewal. Her expression is serene yet piercing, reminding us that strength is not loud; it is steady, silent, and enduring. Her elaborate earring, echoing ancestral patterns, hints at the cultural heritage and history she carries with pride.
The floral background, blooming in every direction, contrasts with her composed figure and symbolizes the beauty she nurtures in the face of adversity. Through intricate layering and delicate stitching, each fabric scrap tells a story—a mosaic of trials, triumphs, and the invisible weight she carries on behalf of generations.
This piece is not just a portrait; it is a tribute. A tribute to every woman who holds families together, lifts communities, and stands tall when everything else crumbles. She is the backbone. She is the nurturer. She is the pillar of strength.
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About Artist
Agwunwa Theophilus Chinonso was born in 1990. He hails from Ejeme Aniorgor, Aniocha South, Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated with a distinction from Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State, where he studied Arts and Industrial Design (Painting). His works are an exploration of numerous waste materials, most especially fabric, in the execution of his paintings. He doesn’t simply conceptualize daily activities and human state of mind in his paintings; he transforms waste materials into wealth (beautiful works of art).
At a tender age, he discovered his gift as an artist, both visual and performing arts, drawing almost everything he saw around his environment and practising musical instruments as well.
Artist Statement
As a Nigerian-based artist, I see my art as a form of up-cycling because I transform Ankara fabrics (African prints), both old and new, into beautiful paintings that portray daily activities, love, and a human state of mind. The use of colourful Ankara materials with lovely motifs and patterns characterizes my unique style.
Ankara fabric was chosen as my primary medium of expression because of the lovely patterns on it and how it captures the essence of my work. The use of vibrant colours of fabrics in my painting depicts hope as it tends to encourage the viewers to stay focused and that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
- Creator:Agwunwa Theophilus (1990, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216593662
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