Milly 2020

"Milly" is a 2020 portrait by Nigerian artist Monica Ikegwu, born in 1998. The painting features a young woman with dark skin, dressed in a red turtleneck sweater and black overalls, against a background of deep red fabric. Ikegwu's work is characterized by hyperrealism, capturing the subtle textures of clothing and skin with remarkable detail. This painting, with its rich color palette and dramatic lighting, explores the intersection of fashion, identity, and contemporary portraiture.