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Confrontation. Collins Osemeke Collins Osemeke
   
This piece of art, takes us through the challenges we often face on the regular and ask’s the question on how to proffer solutions. «Confrontation» is a tapestry woven from the relentless pressures of modern life. Look at the central figure: a fragmented form, a whirlwind of colors and textures. It represents the individual caught in the crossfire of societal expectations.

The background is a storm of conflicting forces. See the jagged black shapes? Those are the voices of hate speech, racial bias, and societal norms that feels like invisible chains (where's the freedom to be who I am? ). The burnt umbers symbolize the crushing expectations – from employers demanding relentless productivity, to families pushing rigid career paths on their children (can't I follow my own dreams? ).

But amidst the chaos, there are flickers of defiance. Notice the vibrant yellows and greens? These are the embers of self-doubt transforming into sparks of resilience. The question mark, a beacon of hope, pierces through the darkness. It asks, «Is this all there is? » It's the seed of a solution, the first step towards the right direction.

«Confrontation» isn't about succumbing to the pressure. It's about acknowledging the forces at play. We are all tossed around by societal norms, burdened by expectations, and challenged by prejudice. But the painting reminds us that we're not powerless. We can confront these forces, one by one. We can forge our own paths, redefine success, and build a more tolerant and understanding world.

This painting is a call to action. It's a reminder that we all have the power to rewrite the narrative, to confront the external pressures and find our own unique voice. It's about navigating the chaos, finding strength in community, and ultimately, carving out a space where individuality thrives.
Confrontation
Modern and Contemporary Art,  Paintings,  Acrylic
Author: Collins Osemeke
91.4 x  2.5 x  121.9 cm  /   36 x  1 x  48 in
Diameter 152.4 cm  /   60 in
Weight 2.66 kg   /  5.86 lbs
Themes: Abstract  /   Origin: Arts of India  /   Genre: Expressionnism  /   Characteristic: Signed  /   Authenticity / Provenance: Original  /   Mounting: On Canvas  /   Artistic trend: English Painting  /   Period: Contemporary  /  
 
Posted: may 29, 2024 / Modified: may 29, 2024
Copyright Collins Osemeke

Sierra Corondal
Sierra Corondal , June 2
La main magistrale de l'artiste ! ! !
Marisol Usandegi
Premium members Marisol Usandegi , May 29
Preciosa realizacion composición y colorido Magnífico.
 
Confrontation
11,972 €  8,500 £  13,648 $ 
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Collins Osemeke
Collins Osemeke
Artist Painter 
New Delhi, India
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