Description

Artist: Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson
Year: 2024
Medium: Acrylic and charcoal on textured canvas
Size: 60 x 60 inches
Signed: Yes
Includes: Certificate of authenticity
Shipping: Rolled and shipped in a tube
Price: $3,000

In I Am Not My Hair I, Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson presents a powerful reflection on identity, self-definition, and liberation from societal expectations. The striking composition, formed through angular geometric brushwork and layered textures, depicts a fragmented yet resolute figure emerging in shades of green, teal, and deep blue.

The title speaks directly to the themes of autonomy and individuality, as Ekpetorson challenges reductive views of beauty, especially those tied to physical appearance. Using her signature interplay of acrylic and charcoal, the artist infuses the work with emotional depth and complexity—each line cutting both strength and vulnerability into the canvas.

I Am Not My Hair I is an ode to authenticity and the inner journey of reclaiming one’s essence beyond outward expression, celebrating the powerful intersection of resilience, identity, and self-love.