Sombre II

Description

Artist: Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson
Year: 2024
Medium: Acrylic and charcoal on textured canvas
Size: 60 x 36 inches
Signed: Yes
Includes: Certificate of authenticity
Shipping: Rolled and shipped in a tube
 

Description:
In Sombre II, Elizabeth Chioma Ekpetorson continues her exploration of emotion and identity through powerful abstraction. The elongated face, constructed from shards of blue, violet, and pale pink, rises against a stark pink background—creating a striking interplay of serenity and intensity. The faceted composition evokes both fragmentation and wholeness, echoing the complexity of selfhood and reflection.

Ekpetorson’s use of acrylic and charcoal imbues the piece with texture and emotional gravity. The cool palette, balanced by soft luminosity, draws the viewer inward, suggesting contemplation, resilience, and quiet defiance.

Sombre II embodies the artist’s mastery of conveying psychological depth through color and geometry—a compelling portrait of inner stillness and evolving strength.