Vagner Rodrigues Gomes 2009

Kehinde Wiley's "Vagner Rodrigues Gomes" (2009) is a portrait of a young black man standing against a vibrant floral background. The work reflects Wiley's signature style, which reimagines traditional European portraiture with contemporary subjects and settings. Wiley utilizes a photorealistic painting technique, capturing Gomes's gaze and posture with precision. This portrait, part of Wiley's larger "World Stage" series, explores themes of identity, race, and representation in contemporary society.