Lost in yesterday . 2020
This piece "Lost in Yesterday" attempts to assess what I call the “African situation”— “free from oppression but caged by self”—by interrogating the past and present. “It’s been decades since the emancipation from slavery and the independence of several African countries but the questions still remain: Is Africa free from her shackles or self-enslaved? Has she gained the strength and courage to walk into tomorrow or lost herself in yesterday? Using fire, razorblade and sandpaper, I capture Africa in a confused state and self-inflicted pain—reasons why all attention is drawn to the past. This portrait compels viewers to understand that every unpleasant encounter in Africa cannot be tied alone to the ills of slavery or colonisation, because in truth, the bruises on her hands are not inflicted by anyone but the rope (bad government, hatred, corruption, greed, pain and fear), which the continent has decided to hold on to… LOST IN YESTERDAY.”
Size: 36 x 41 inches. 12mm thick
Type: Medium used: Fire , Razorblade , Sandpaper , Charcoal , Wood (Pyrography art). JPG
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Alex Peter Idoko (b. 1992) popularly known as Alex Peter, discovered his gift of Arts and painting at a very young age in Lagos. He grew in it and developed a deep passion for it. This passion ignited his love for and respect for art. He is a self-taught Pyrography (wood burning) artist. A maestro and he describes his technique as Surrealism and hyperrealism. His works reference African realities, he primarily concerns himself with writing, rebranding, and editing the Black story by bringing to the limelight Blacks of every continent while accessing issues and challenges that surround them and also setting positive images that would serve as a bearing to the new generation African/ blacks born and unborn. These artworks are created to lend voice to all who lack the power to speak in the public domain about sensitive issues that affect humanity, which he then skillfully execute as realism. He has participated in exhibitions at Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. Moniker art fair, New York, United States and Commonthread exhibition in London, Context Art Miami Fair A very passionate artist and the winner of the “Award of Excellence” in the 2016 Benue Youth Choice Awards, he has become more than a regular artist and seeks more ways to stand out.
This piece "Lost in Yesterday" attempts to assess what I call the “African situation”— “free from oppression but caged by self”—by interrogating the past and present. “It’s been decades since the emancipation from slavery and the independence of several African countries but the questions still remain: Is Africa free from her shackles or self-enslaved? Has she gained the strength and courage to walk into tomorrow or lost herself in yesterday? Using fire, razorblade and sandpaper, I capture Africa in a confused state and self-inflicted pain—reasons why all attention is drawn to the past. This portrait compels viewers to understand that every unpleasant encounter in Africa cannot be tied alone to the ills of slavery or colonisation, because in truth, the bruises on her hands are not inflicted by anyone but the rope (bad government, hatred, corruption, greed, pain and fear), which the continent has decided to hold on to… LOST IN YESTERDAY.”
Size: 36 x 41 inches. 12mm thick
Type: Medium used: Fire , Razorblade , Sandpaper , Charcoal , Wood (Pyrography art). JPG
Shipping Fee: The given price of the artwork is exclusive of shipping cost. This will be calculated and charged for upon request of delivery and is based on the size of the artwork and shipping destination, as indicated in the Terms & Conditions.
Alex Peter Idoko (b. 1992) popularly known as Alex Peter, discovered his gift of Arts and painting at a very young age in Lagos. He grew in it and developed a deep passion for it. This passion ignited his love for and respect for art. He is a self-taught Pyrography (wood burning) artist. A maestro and he describes his technique as Surrealism and hyperrealism. His works reference African realities, he primarily concerns himself with writing, rebranding, and editing the Black story by bringing to the limelight Blacks of every continent while accessing issues and challenges that surround them and also setting positive images that would serve as a bearing to the new generation African/ blacks born and unborn. These artworks are created to lend voice to all who lack the power to speak in the public domain about sensitive issues that affect humanity, which he then skillfully execute as realism. He has participated in exhibitions at Omenka Gallery, Ikoyi, Lagos State, Nigeria. Moniker art fair, New York, United States and Commonthread exhibition in London, Context Art Miami Fair A very passionate artist and the winner of the “Award of Excellence” in the 2016 Benue Youth Choice Awards, he has become more than a regular artist and seeks more ways to stand out.
Lost in yesterday . 2020