Fraternal 2018

monicaikegwu

facial expression reference

character pose

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personal snap photobooth

character portrait

wedding photograph

feminine portrait

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portrait character photography

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celebrity portrait

"Fraternal" (2018) by Monica Ikegwu is a realistic painting depicting a young Black girl and boy, possibly siblings, standing against a patterned wallpaper backdrop. The girl, with long dark hair, rests her arm on the boy's shoulder, creating an intimate and tender connection. Their gaze is direct and expressive, inviting the viewer to consider their relationship and the themes of family, youth, and identity explored within the work. Ikegwu, a contemporary artist born in 1998, is known for her striking portraits, often featuring Black subjects.