Godwin Oluwole Omofemi (Nigerian, Born 1988) The Gatekeeper Iii, 2020 (Framed)
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2020-01-01 | Acquired directly from the artist, 2020; A private collection
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- Through his developing body of work, he has gained a reputation for his captivating depictions of female subjects, typically set against vivacious backgrounds such as the bright blue the present work
- While the models for the paintings are typically friends and family of the artist, Omofemi believes they accrue a spiritual quality when transferred to canvas
- He understands women to be close to God as he associates the qualities traditionally associated with femininity, including love, acceptance, and forgiveness, with the Divine
- As Omofemi explains, 'I don't want to just paint a picture
- I want a picture that captures the soul
- I want a picture that captures personality
- These are the things I want people to see' (Omofemi quoted in P
- Laster, 2021)
- It could be concluded therefore, that the present lot is a call to society to promote equality and the education of justice and equity amongst young people for the future of society
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