Noah’s Ark Oil Painting by Chima Ikegwuonu
The story is about the vessel in Genesis flood narrative in which God spares Noah, his family, and examples of all the world’s animals from an impending flood.
Paintings
Igbo Landing | Latest oil painting from Chima Ikegwuonu
Based on a historic site at Dunbar Creek on St. Simons Island, Glynn County, Georgia. It was the setting of a mass suicide in 1803 by captive Igbo people who had taken control of their slave ship and refused to submit to slavery in the United States.
The Ohafia War Dance (Igbo: Ikpirikpi Ogu)
The Ohafia War Dance (Igbo: Ikpirikpi Ogu) is a popular war dance performed in several parts of Eastern Nigeria.[1] The dance which has its roots from Ohafia is performed by a group of muscular men in commemoration of their strength in fighting and winning wars in the past. More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ohafia_War_Dance Title: Ikpirikpi Ogu Medium: oil …
Chima Ikegwuonu Talking about Metamorphosis
Chima Talking about his artwork Metamorphosis
Metamorphosis II – New work from Chima Ikegwuonu
Title: Metamorphosis II Size : 4ft/4ft Medium : oil on canvas We have shared the world along with cultural, skin color, and geographic lines. A world that originally is one gigantic ecosystem that supports all life. The world as we know it is our habitat, and we all are in a close relationship though we …
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Anulika – Painting by Chima Ikegwuonu
“Anulika” means happiness is best. In this piece, I portrayed a moment that money can’t buy. Everyone is capable of reaching Happiness. Like Yanni said, the most beautiful things in life is available to everyone.
Sweet Harmony – Painting by Chima Ikegwuonu
Religion is said to be the opium of the masses. But what happens when this religion is used as a tool to unite all, rather than tear the fabric of humanity. We are first of all humans and no religion should be superior to the other. The inspiration for naming this piece is borrowed from a childhood Coca-Cola advert that I love; “if we all agree there will Be sweet harmony”.
Metamorphosis I – Latest artwork from Chima Ikegwuonu
The big picture. I am an evolving being. When I talk about being perfect, what does it mean? Since I am in the process of becoming. In creating this piece I asked myself “why are we so quick and eager to give up who we are or give of the pursuit of who we want to be, thinking that who we are or who we want to be is not good enough or accepted”.
Ure Nna 2019 | Painting by Chima Ikegwuonu
Ure Nna is the story about the Nigerian woman. Ure Nna means “Fathers Pride”. In this piece, I paint the reality (though hidden reality) of the woman transcends societal basic expectations. It is in greyscale because few ladies believe that they can be exceptional. In this work, I aim to draw her mind back to the fact that it is the Nigerian woman who makes or Mars her future. To show that in spite of all obstacles and stereotypes, she can become.
Ada Nna – 2019 | Painting by Chima Ikegwuonu
Ada Nna is the story about the Nigerian woman, showing what she sees about herself when she looks into the mirror. She sees the basic expectations of society from her, she sees the glory of her old age to come.