The Colour of Our Blood Is Always Red

Description

Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 59.1 W x 59.1 H x 2 D inches
Year: 2002
Signature: Signed
Authenticity Certification: Included

In The Colour of Our Blood Is Always Red, Lioda Conrad delivers a commanding meditation on shared humanity. A vast field of red dominates the upper plane—bold, unapologetic, and universal. Beneath it, cascading drips of deep blue descend into a softened ground, creating a striking emotional and chromatic contrast. The tension between the saturated red expanse and the fluid blue undercurrent evokes themes of unity, division, history, and reconciliation.

Created in 2002, this work stands as an early yet powerful statement within Conrad’s practice. The scale—nearly 60 inches square—gives the painting architectural presence, allowing the viewer to experience it physically as well as emotionally. The raw drip technique introduces movement and immediacy, reinforcing the visceral message embedded in the title: beyond identity, culture, or geography, our humanity remains the same.

Signed and accompanied by a certificate of authenticity, this museum-scaled canvas represents a significant acquisition opportunity for collectors seeking bold, socially resonant contemporary African abstraction with enduring visual impact.