Masked Elegance in Contemporary Threads (II)

Name: Masked Elegance in Contemporary Threads (II)
Brand: Emmanuel Ojebola
SKU: 1
Price: 5026.37 EUR
Availability: InStock

Emmanuel Ojebola
Nigeria

€5.026,37

Painting, Mixed Media (Coffee) on Canvas

Size: 91.44 W x 91.44 H cm / 36 W x 36 H in

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About The Artwork

Originally created: 2023
Subject: Portrait, Modern Aesthetic, Identity, Symbolism, Contemplation, African Culture
Material: Canvas
Medium: Mixed Media
Styles: Figurative, Portraiture, Neo-Expressionism, Expressionism, Symbolism, Conceptual

Details & Dimensions

Painting: Mixed Media on Canvas
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 91.44 W x 91.44 H cm
Frame: Not Framed
Ready to Hang: Not applicable
Packaging: Ships in a tube

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This artwork explores the therapeutic functions inherent in the masquerade tradition, emphasizing its role in connecting communities to their ancestral and cultural heritage. More than a visual spectacle, it embodies a spiritual and cultural significance deeply rooted in tradition.

Despite its historical and cultural value, the masquerade tradition has often been subject to misrepresentation and neglect. Rather than being recognized for its contribution to cultural identity and continuity, it is at times marginalized.

This piece serves as a reminder of its importance, encouraging a renewed appreciation of its aesthetic and symbolic value. By acknowledging the ritualistic and therapeutic essence of masquerades, the connection to ancestral traditions is preserved, reinforcing cultural identity within contemporary society.

Emmanuel Ojebola

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Emmanuel Ojebola

Emmanuel Ojebola is a Nigerian artist from Eruwa, Oyo State, whose journey into art began in secondary school, later refining his skills at The Ibarapa Polytechnic Eruwa. Specializing in mixed media, he explores human emotions and life’s complexities through coffee, acrylic, and oil.

Beyond painting, Emmanuel also engages in photography, capturing raw emotions through body language and expression. His work blends realism and abstraction, drawing inspiration from personal experiences, particularly the resilience of women, and artistic influences like Gustav Klimt and Egon Schiele.

A full-time studio artist, Emmanuel has exhibited in prominent spaces such as Alexis Gallery (2021) and Art Pantheon Gallery (2022), with international representation on Artsper. His art frequently celebrates masquerades, portraying them as symbols of cultural continuity and resilience while advocating for their renewed appreciation.

Through his work, Emmanuel aims to inspire positive change, bridging tradition and modernity while fostering a deeper connection to cultural heritage.