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TONY
EVBODAGHE LOT 80

Fallen Warrior, 2002
This beautiful art piece depicts a wounded Terra Cotta & Mild Steel
warrior fallen after a very tough rugged (W46 x H63 x D32) 18 x 25 x 13in.
battle. This piece protrays what we Nigerian
go through in the hands of our ‘so called’ Signed and Dated (Nil)
political leaders, who deceive us into their N300,000 - N350,000
make belief policies and mandates. We are
cajoled to cast our votes in their favour and
when they succeed, we are trampled upon
and now seen as valueless and our votes
count no more. This three dimensional mixed
media sculptural piece, is used to represent a
Nigerian citizen, the pains and anguish seen
expressed on the face of this fallen warrior
says it all. Though fallen, but obviously not out,
holding unto his sheild to still try and guide
himself and struggles to get back up. This piece
shows our resilience and doggerness to forge
ahead for altermost survival. The figure is fired
clay(terracotta), while the shield is mild steel
and metal rods, embelished with African motifs,
the spear is solid metal rod and the entire
piece is installed on a metal pedestal equally
embellished to compliment the sheild. Its a
collector’s item anyday.

NORBERT
OKPU

was born in 1970 in Delta state,
Nigeria. He obtained a higher
national diploma at Yaba college
of technology. Norbert Okpu
majored in painting which has
been his area of artistic expres-
sion till date.

The apparent use of multiple layers
of planes, lines, shapes and forms LOT 81
including intricate designs in the
background creates a sense of Ayomide, 2018
harmony. Ayomide is ensconced as
it portrays a life of accomplishment Mixed Media
and joy. The Muse is poised in a (W122 x H138) 48 x 54 in.
relaxed position allowing the viewer Signed and Dated (Lower Left)
into a world of satisfaction and a
bountiful display of rich harvest. N800,000 - N950,000