Edge Work 2020

monicaikegwu

acrylic-paint

portrait

figurative

contemporary

acrylic-paint

figuration

portrait reference

neo expressionist

portrait head and shoulder

animal portrait

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

digital portrait

"Edge Work" (2020) by Monica Ikegwu is a hyperrealistic painting of a young Black woman. The subject gazes directly at the viewer with an intense expression, holding a makeup brush to her forehead. The background, reminiscent of a smooth, metallic blue surface, highlights the sharpness of her features and the sleekness of her hairstyle. This contemporary piece emphasizes the complexities of Black beauty and self-presentation.