R49000.00
USEN OBOT, UNCROWNED PRINCE 18, WOOD, ACRYLIC, STAINLESS STEEL, 2023
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THE MKPESE SERIES
relief sculpture and painting
Uncrowned Prince 18
Medium: Wood, acrylic and Stainless steel Dimensions: 111cm x 40cm x 25cmPrice
Usen Obot, born in 1973 in Port Harcourt, Nigeria, and currently resides and works in Johannesburg South Africa. Usen holds a degree in Art and Design, Fine and Applied Arts. His work aims to awaken inner consciousness to influence society, evolving from traditional two-dimensional media to experimenting with diverse materials like wood, fabric, metal, and biodegradable substances. The recent Mkpese series reimagines ancient African ‘Ekpo’ practices, highlighting the importance of family unity, social cohesion, and African spirituality in maintaining social order. The artist’s use of varied materials symbolizes the unification of diverse people to create a cohesive society.
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