Red 4 2021

monicaikegwu

painting, oil-paint

portrait

figurative

contemporary

facial expression drawing

painting

oil-paint

figuration

portrait reference

portrait head and shoulder

animal drawing portrait

portrait drawing

facial portrait

portrait art

fine art portrait

celebrity portrait

digital portrait

"Red 4" (2021) by Monica Ikegwu (b. 1998) is a striking portrait painting in a bold, minimalist style. Dominated by vibrant red hues, the work captures the intense gaze and expression of a Black woman, her features rendered with precise detail against the saturated background. The subject's lips are slightly parted, hinting at a hidden narrative and creating a powerful sense of intimacy and vulnerability. Ikegwu's use of a limited color palette further emphasizes the subject's presence, making "Red 4" a compelling contemporary portrait.