Afro Painter

Afro Painter is an abstract rebellion against conformity.

Based on an original work from Jansen’s anonymous Faceless series (2012), the edition challenges idealised stereotypes in painting and traditi...

Afro Painter is an abstract rebellion against conformity.

Based on an original work from Jansen’s anonymous Faceless series (2012), the edition challenges idealised stereotypes in painting and traditional portraiture. The portrait, influenced by his younger self, encapsulates the painter's inner battle. The subject is broken down into abstract parts which call for rebuilding, reflective of the artist’s personal journey as an artist in solitude with PTSD. Strong parallels can be drawn between the edition and works by German interwar artists such as Otto Dix and George Grosz; creating works as radical in their sociopolitical commentary as they are in style.

  
Edition details
Dimensions
Unframed: 70cm x 54.3cm
Framed: 77cm x 61.5cm x 3cm
Framing
Prints can be ordered float-mounted in one of three bespoke framing options – matte black painted wood, matte white painted wood and unpainted abachi.
Medium
UV pigment print on 310gsm Somerset Tub Sized Satin White paper with silkscreen matte varnish seal.
Finishing
Signed, dated and numbered on front.
Release date
October 05, 2023
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