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Agwunwa TheophilusPillar of Strength 3 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Woman, African2025
2025
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About the Item
Pillar of Strength” is a radiant fabric collage painting that pays homage to the unshakable resilience, grace, and dignity of the African woman. Composed entirely from intricately layered textiles, this piece captures a portrait of a woman who exudes quiet power and unwavering confidence. Her gaze is direct and unwavering, while her vibrant headwrap, rich in patterns and symbolism, crowns her like a queen, each fold telling a story of heritage, struggle, and triumph.
The diverse fabrics that make up her skin reflect the multifaceted identity of womanhood: strong yet tender, enduring yet elegant. Her earrings, delicately detailed,
signify beauty and pride, while the background—a burst of floral and patchwork motifs represents the nurturing, creative energy she brings into the world.
This artwork is not just a visual feast but a narrative woven in cloth; an ode to women
who hold families, communities, and cultures together. Like a pillar that bears the weight of a structure, she stands firm, colorful, and composed—anchored in tradition, yet timeless in her relevance.
“Pillar of Strength” invites viewers to celebrate the extraordinary power found in the ordinary presence of women, especially those whose strength is often overlooked, but
never unfelt.
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This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy.
Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity.
About Artist
Agwunwa Theophilus Chinonso was born in 1990. He hails from Ejeme Aniorgor, Aniocha South, Delta State, Nigeria. He graduated with a distinction from Auchi Polytechnic, Auchi in Edo State, where he studied Arts and Industrial Design (Painting). His works are an exploration of numerous waste materials, most especially fabric, in the execution of his paintings. He doesn’t simply conceptualize daily activities and human state of mind in his paintings; he transforms waste materials into wealth (beautiful works of art).
At a tender age, he discovered his gift as an artist, both visual and performing arts, drawing almost everything he saw around his environment and practising musical instruments as well.
Artist Statement
As a Nigerian-based artist, I see my art as a form of up-cycling because I transform Ankara fabrics (African prints), both old and new, into beautiful paintings that portray daily activities, love, and a human state of mind. The use of colourful Ankara materials with lovely motifs and patterns characterizes my unique style.
Ankara fabric was chosen as my primary medium of expression because of the lovely patterns on it and how it captures the essence of my work. The use of vibrant colours of fabrics in my painting depicts hope as it tends to encourage the viewers to stay focused and that there is always light at the end of the tunnel.
- Creator:Agwunwa Theophilus (1990, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 49 in (124.46 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216593742
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