Wass good dummy 2018

monicaikegwu

painting, acrylic-paint

portrait

figurative

contemporary

head shot

painting

portrait subject

acrylic-paint

figuration

portrait reference

pop art-influence

pop-art

facial portrait

portrait art

concert photography

fine art portrait

self portrait

celebrity portrait

"Wass good dummy" is a 2018 painting by Nigerian-American artist Monica Ikegwu. The artwork is a portrait of a young black man, depicted in a hyperrealistic style. The subject is dressed in a blue jacket and stands in front of a background with a repetitive pattern of blue lines. The work reflects Ikegwu's exploration of representation and identity within the contemporary art world. The painting is a bold and vibrant exploration of the experience of being young and Black in America.