Valerie Etitinwo
Mixed Media, Acrylic, Oil Stick on Canvas
39 x 31 in99 x 79 cm
Artspace Warehouse (Los Angeles)
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Valerie Etitinwo's unique approach to abstract figurative painting celebrates the unconventional beauty found in imperfection and awkwardness. The Nigerian-Swiss artist uses bold colors and disorganized shapes to create captivating artworks that challenge traditional beauty standards. Etitinwo draws from her upbringing in dichotomous cultures to create work that is universally relatable through the celebration of imperfections. With each piece, she strives to push her creativity and expression to new levels of intrigue and "ugliness."This one-of-a-kind abstract figurative painting on canvas measures 39 inches in height and 31 inches in width. The sides of the artwork are thoughtfully painted as a continuation of the front, eliminating the need for framing and creating a cohesive, finished look. The painting is wired and ready to hang, and is signed by the artist on the back, adding an extra touch of authenticity and value. Convenient delivery is available for those in the local Los Angeles area, and affordable worldwide shipping is available for US and international art collectors. A certificate of authenticity issued by the art gallery is included with the artwork.Etitinwo's appreciation for cubism is evident in her unique approach to portraiture, which features faces painted like masks. As an introverted person, she often observes people more than she talks to them. Growing up around Nigerian "aunties," they became the subjects of her work, with their actions and mannerisms inspiring her paintings. Through her art, Etitinwo seeks to deconstruct Nigerian culture and stereotypes, creating artworks that challenge and expand our understanding of beauty and imperfection.“I’m old enough to understand them [stereotypes] but also young enough to question them.”
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Nigerian-Swiss artist Valerie Etitinwo creates abstract figurative paintings that celebrate imperfection, awkwardness, and unconventional beauty. Shaped by her experience growing up between two cultures, she uses bold color, distorted forms, and expressive portraits to explore identity and shared human experience.
Etitinwo embraces unexpected shapes and deliberately resists polished ideals, creating figures that feel distinctive, vulnerable, and deeply relatable. Her artworks have appeared in HBO’s "Insecure" and "The Flight Attendant" and are held in notable private collections worldwide.
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