Cap of Many Colors, 2021
Rotimi Godwin

Painting : acrylic

104.9 x 85.1 x 2.5 cm 41.3 x 33.5 x 1 inch

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Dimensions cm inch

104.9 x 85.1 x 2.5 cm 41.3 x 33.5 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Tags

Portrait

Fashion

figurative

Expressionism

People

Men

Clothes

Faces

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Artwork location: Nigeria

"Cap of Many Colors" is a captivating artwork that features a man wearing a colorful cap that is reminiscent of a rainbow. The piece is both visually striking and thought-provoking, leaving a lasting impression on viewers long after they have finished admiring it.

Created by Rotimi Godwin in 2021, "Cap of Many Colors" is acrylic on Canvas. It measures 32W inches by 36H inches and it is a work in memory of his untold struggles, the very shoes his father walked in. But just only refurbished... 'Cap of many Colors'
We are all heroes, and we deserve to be immortalized.

At first glance, the artwork appears to be a simple portrait of a man wearing a bright and colorful cap. However, upon closer inspection, it becomes clear that there is much more to the piece than meets the eye.

The man in the artwork is depicted in profile, with his face turned slightly to the right. He has a serious expression on his face and his eyes are fixed on something in the distance. His skin is dark and his features are sharply defined, giving him a sense of strength and resilience.

The cap that he wears is the focal point of the piece. It is composed of multiple colors, including red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple. Each color is arranged in a vertical stripe that extends from the base of the cap to its peak. The result is a bold and eye-catching design that stands out against the neutral background.

The colors in the cap are symbolic of many things. Some viewers see them as representative of the diversity of the African experience, with each stripe representing a different aspect of that experience. Others see them as a nod to the Biblical story of Joseph and his coat of many colors, which is often interpreted as a symbol of hope and resilience in the face of adversity.

Regardless of how one interprets the cap, it is clear that it is meant to convey a message of strength, pride, and resilience. The man in the artwork may be facing an uncertain future, but he is determined to face it head-on and with dignity.

"Cap of Many Colors" is a powerful and evocative artwork that continues to resonate with viewers today with its message of resilience and hope. By capturing the essence of the African experience in such a vivid and striking way, Rotimi Godwin has created a piece of art that will continue to inspire and provoke generations to come.

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Rotimi Godwin, Cap of Many Colors
Nigeria  • 1995

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Godwin Rotimi (b.1995) is a Nigeria-based visual artist, painter, and educator from Ekiti state Nigeria. He was born in Lagos, the western part of Nigeria, and lived as a child in Kaduna, the northern part of the same country before moving to the west where he hails from. The formative years he spent as a child from one part of Nigeria to the other have deeply impacted his works till now.

He works across oil, acrylic, and mixed media. With figures gently placed in their intimate spaces, the works explore the theme of solitude, memorial, identity, popular culture, and cultural awareness.

Godwin earned his Bachelor's degree in Fine Art Education at the Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. And he has participated in exhibitions across Nigeria and outside its shores. He presently lives in Ondo State, Nigeria.

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