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Bakare Abubakri-sideeq BabatundeGazing Through Ankara 32023
2023
About the Item
"Gazing Through Ankara" is a captivating series of paintings that celebrates the beauty, diversity, and individuality of black African women through the exploration of eyewear and Ankara fabric. Each painting depicts a black African woman wearing unique glasses intricately designed using vibrant Ankara fabric. What makes these pieces truly remarkable is that the glasses and the fabric worn by each woman perfectly match, creating a harmonious fusion of fashion and identity.
The series showcases the power of eyewear as a transformative accessory, reflecting the wearer's personality, confidence, and style. The Ankara fabric used in the glasses design is a testament to the rich cultural heritage and artistic traditions of Africa, specifically highlighting the beauty of the continent's vibrant patterns, colors, and motifs.
As the viewer moves through the series, they are introduced to a diverse range of black African women, each with her distinctive style, expression, and story. The paintings capture the essence of self-assuredness, elegance, and individuality, as the women confidently don their Ankara glasses.
"Gazing Through Ankara" invites the viewer to explore the intersection of fashion, culture, and personal identity. It celebrates the beauty of diversity and emphasizes the importance of self-expression, empowering black African women to embrace their heritage and unique sense of style. The series serves as a visual narrative that encourages viewers to reflect on their own cultural identity and how fashion can be a powerful form of self-expression and connection.
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Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria.
This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Bakare Babatunde Oluwadamilare was born in Ogun State, Nigeria. He completed his high school education in Lagos State and later pursued his tertiary education in Kwara State, where he obtained a Higher National Diploma in Library and Information Science.
From a young age, he had a passion for art and was a self-taught artist. Over the years, he experimented with various mediums, but his favorite mediums are oil and acrylic on canvas and African wax prints in Ankara. His subject matter focuses on figure and portraiture, which aims to portray human emotions, experiences, and challenges. His paintings offer a unique perspective, interpreting his thoughts on canvas and African wax prints in Ankara.
Recently, he started working on a series of paintings on Ankara fabrics as support. He was fascinated by the vibrant colors and patterns of the Ankara fabric, which inspired this discovery. He has participated in various art competitions and exhibitions, including the iCreate skill festival in 2017 and the ijakadi festival as an exhibitor. His works have been sold both in Nigeria and abroad, and he continues to create thought-provoking pieces that captivate and inspire his viewers.
- Creator:Bakare Abubakri-sideeq Babatunde (1992, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717212537572
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