kingsley abeng - africa be thy self

Title: Africa Be Thy Self

Artist: Kingsley Abeng

Year: 2020

Style: Photorealism

Medium: Charcoal

50cm X 50cm X 3cm

Weight: 1kg

Unframed and Unstretched

Africa Be Thyself” is an art piece depicting a crying face, the subject is dark in complexion, the eyes are fixed on to the left, and it seems to reflect what’s happening around. A great measure of sweat is oozing off the skin, with tears flowing down the eyes. Her lips are firmly held together, portraying the intensity of her pain.

The drawing was made using graphite and charcoal on paper. “Africa Be Thyself,” was inspired by the mishaps in the society.