Absent Presence II, 2026
Painting : oil, canvas, Knife Painting · 40.6 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm 16 x 16 x 1.5 inch · Ready to hang
€928
928 €
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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
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
40.6 x 40.6 x 3.8 cm 16 x 16 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Absent Presence is a diptych that explores the modern duality of the human experience—the intersection of our physical immersion in the natural world and our digital tether to elsewhere. Across two distinct panels, the work captures figures at the St. Catharines shoreline during sunset who are physically present, yet cognitively detached, lost in the glow of their screens.
The work utilizes heavy body acrylics and a signature palette knife impasto technique to render the vibrant, fleeting light of the coast. By juxtaposing the timeless, impressionistic beauty of the beach with the pervasive, static posture of digital engagement, this diptych invites the viewer to reflect on the nature of connection, memory, and what it means to be truly "present" in the age of constant communication.
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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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