Sunday Peter Femi
The Nigerian sculptures recently acquired by Framed Gallery are visually arresting pieces that highlight the human form, made with a creative use of metallic materials.
One
of
the
standout
sculptures
features
a
bust
of
a
man,
constructed
from
layered
metallic
circular
elements
that
create
an
intricate
texture
across
the
face
and
upper
body.
This
use
of
industrial
elements
might
symbolize
modernity
and
resilience,
while
at
the
same
time
it
challenges
conventional
representations
of
the
human
body.
The
artist's
mastery
lies
in
balancing
the
rigidness
of
the
material
with
the
fluidity
of
the
human
form,
giving
the
sculpture
an
organic,
yet
mechanical,
quality.
Another
piece
in
the
collection
is
a
torso
of
a
woman,
similarly
crafted
using
metal
discs.
The
attention
to
the
curves
of
the
female
body
is
profound,
evoking
a
sense
of
strength
and
vulnerability
simultaneously.
The
geometric,
repetitive
pattern
of
the
metallic
discs
lends
a
contemporary,
almost
futuristic
aesthetic,
while
the
subject
matter—focused
on
the
human
body—grounds
it
in
timeless
themes
of
identity,
beauty,
and
physicality.
This
torso
sculpture,
much
like
the
bust,
seems
to
explore
the
intersection
of
humanity
and
materiality,
connecting
the
physical
to
the
symbolic.
These
sculptures
fit
perfectly
with
the
ethos
of
Framed
Gallery,
which
often
seeks
to
elevate
representations
of
women
and
explore
themes
of
resilience,
strength,
and
transformation.
The
works
reflect
a
deep
engagement
with
both
modern
techniques
and
African
artistic
traditions,
using
innovative
materials
to
explore
contemporary
themes
while
honoring
the
past.
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