Freeform 2022

Monica Ikegwu’s “Freeform” (2022) is a realistic oil painting depicting a young Black man in a green hoodie and a black backpack, the style of which is reminiscent of contemporary portraiture. The subject’s focused gaze, dark afro, and the Nike Swoosh on his bag contribute to the work’s contemporary visual language. Ikegwu's painting captures a moment of youthful energy, the subject’s clothing and pose suggesting a sense of movement and purpose, all while existing within a static composition.