Dap it up 2019

"Dap it up" is a 2019 painting by Monica Ikegwu, a contemporary artist born in 1998. The painting depicts two young Black men in front of a patterned background that resembles a honeycomb or waffle, with a central focus on their clasped hands, in a "dap." The painting is notable for its use of bright, saturated colors, particularly yellow, and realistic depiction of the figures. The work suggests a focus on the contemporary experience of Black youth and explores themes of brotherhood, community, and shared identity.