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Artwork details
- Medium : Oil, Collage on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Artwork framed.
- Dimensions : 54.3x48in
About this artwork
This painting is an metaphorical depiction of a typical African ruling class. The image depicts their selfish and affluent lifestyle while ignoring the ordinary people in the society in abject poverty. Most of these people wants to get into government or get government appointment, not because they wants to serve their people but because they want access into the seat of power in order to influence decisions and in turn have access into the treasury.…
They use their ill gotten wealth to live large and to intimidate and/or oppress their neighbors and people within their constituency
Wande George
Nigeria
Credentials
- Experienced Artist
- Works on commission
« There are many things in life that will catch your eye, but only a few that will catch your heart. Pursue them. »
Wande George is an experienced painter from Nigeria whose works have been featured in solo and group exhibitions internationally. Drawing ever since he was a kid, George developed his painting career exploring themes of family ties, beauty, and cultural and political issues. Working in both figuration and abstraction, his paintings are characterized by vibrant color palettes and cubist influences, and he aims to use art as a catalyst for social change.