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Forms and shadows
Ben Enwonwu1972
Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art, Pan-Atlantic University
Lagos, Nigeria
Enwonwu's concept of Negritude is vividly expressed in this piece through the elongated form of the figure, reminiscent of his iconic dancing figures. The dark palette, dominated by shades of green, blue, yellow, and black, enhances the figure's enigmatic presence, casting deep shadows that play with the idea of form and void.
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Details
- Title: Forms and shadows
- Creator: Ben Enwonwu
- Creator Lifespan: 1917/1995
- Creator Nationality: Nigerian
- Creator Gender: Male
- Creator Death Place: Ikoyi
- Creator Birth Place: Onitsha
- Date Created: 1972
- Type: Painting
- Original Source: https://museum.pau.edu.ng/
- Rights: Yemisi Shyllon Museum of Art
- Medium: Oil on Canvas
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