The Gallop of Centuries, 2024
Painting : oil, canvas, Knife Painting · 61 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch · Ready to hang
$2,500
2 500 $US
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed, ready to hang
with stretcher frame
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oil , canvas , Knife Painting on canvas
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61 x 76.2 x 3.8 cm 24 x 30 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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The Gallop of Centuries explores the kinetic energy and regal pageantry of the Durbar festival in Northern Nigeria. Moving beyond literal representation, this work captures the "heat" of the moment—both atmospheric and spiritual. Using a heavy impasto technique, the riders are carved into the canvas, mirroring how tradition is etched into the history of the Sahel. The dominant, fiery orange palette serves as a monochromatic lens, stripping away distractions to highlight the raw momentum of the charge. Thick, rhythmic palette knife strokes create a surface as turbulent and alive as the dust kicked up during the Jawan Dawaki. This painting is a tribute to a millennium-old legacy. By blending ancient cavalry traditions with an expressive, contemporary style, I invite the viewer into the center of the roar, where history and the present moment collide in a singular, golden blur.
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Godfrey Afebuame is a Nigerian-born, Niagara-based artist with over three decades of professional practice and a distinguished academic background from Auchi Polytechnic. A master colourist and recipient of the Fasuyi Prize for Best Student in Painting, he is renowned for bold, impressionistic compositions that emphasize physical depth and energy. His signature style is defined by heavy impasto applications, where he utilizes a palette knife to build rich, sculptural textures that bring a three-dimensional quality to the canvas. While often centering on the female form, his work addresses broad global narratives, including peace, economics, and environmental sustainability.
A member of the Society of Nigerian Artists, Afebuame's work has been showcased at premier international venues such as the Maison de France and Signature Gallery. His paintings are held in distinguished private and corporate collections across Nigeria and internationally, reflecting a career marked by both critical acclaim and technical evolution. Recently, he has expanded his repertoire to include the delicate, luminous qualities of watercolor, continuing to evolve his practice as a significant contributor to the Canadian contemporary art landscape.
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