Ca’ del Duca 3052, Corte del Duca Sforza
San Marco, 30124, Venezia, Italy
Tue – Sat 10am – 6pm
Osaru Obaseki Nigeria, b. 1993
Synced, 2024
Murano glass powder and acrylics on canvas
60 x 60 cm
Copyright The Artist
€ 2,196.00
'Synced' is a small painting that encapsulates the essence of Venice while interlacing the cultural heritage of its creator. Against a backdrop of lush purple tones, the artwork beckons observers...
"Synced" is a small painting that encapsulates the essence of Venice while interlacing the cultural heritage of its creator. Against a backdrop of lush purple tones, the artwork beckons observers to immerse themselves in the pulse of the city, where even the act of submersion takes on a surreal harmony. At the core of the painting lies a figure submerged amidst Venetian bricks, seamlessly merging with the intricate patterns of the city's walls and waters. Amidst this fusion, bursts of coral beads emerge, symbolizing the artist's Nigerian original background and its unique influence on the Venetian landscape. Through "Synced," the artist captures the duality of identity and belonging, intricately weaving together the vitality of Venice with personal narratives and cultural heritage. The painting serves as a visual tribute to the interconnection of cultures and the transformative potential of art to transcend boundaries, prompting viewers to reflect on the beauty of diversity and the universal rhythms that unite us all.