MYSTIFICATION by Oluwafemi Afolabi
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Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36 in
Year: 2024
Price: $2000.00 USD
Status: available
"Mystification" was born out of a journey through confusion and clarity. In creating this piece, I wanted to capture the profound moment when we choose to rise above obstacles and embrace our true selves. The vibrant pink background symbolizes the fog of uncertainty, a space where decisions feel clouded and paths seem unclear. The figure stands resolute, adorned in rich purples and blues, colors that evoke strength, wisdom, and peace. Her presence is a testament to the power of self-choice and determination. The intricate patterns on her attire reflect the complexity of our inner worlds and the beauty that emerges when we navigate through confusion with intention. I hope that when you gaze upon this work, you feel a sense of empowerment and peace. May it remind you that clarity is within reach, and that choosing yourself is a powerful act of defiance against the chaos. Let this painting be a beacon, guiding you toward the calm that lies beyond the mystification.
Why collect this work?
Afolabi centers a composed figure between a broad pink field and a lower zone of branching, multicoloured marks, setting bodily stillness against an active ground.
- Afolabi states that his practice attends to women’s lives and encourages people facing uncertainty. Here, that aim takes form through controlled posture and layered dress rather than a narrated event.
- The photograph shows blue, white and purple motifs recurring across the headwrap, bodice and skirt. A dark green face and hands interrupt that pattern, while the clasped handbag concentrates attention near the figure’s lap.
- Catalogued as acrylic on canvas, the medium accommodates both broad, opaque colour areas and fine linear patterning. Their contrast makes the figure legible while allowing clothing and background to remain visually active.
- Dated 2024 and catalogued at 24 by 36 inches, Mystification provides a focused study of how pattern can assert social presence while withholding a specific biography.
About the Artist
Oluwafemi Afolabi
Oluwafemi Afolabi is an artist on Mondoir Studio. Artistic discipline: painting. Based in Ibadan , NG.
Nationality: Nigerian
To be precise, my art is my means of self-expression, the reflection of my community and the appreciation of nature; an avenue to capture and...
