Year of creation | 2022 |
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Dimensions | 92 W × 99.5 H × 3 D cm |
Type of art | painting |
Style | contemporary art |
Genre | portrait |
Materials | acrylic, canvas |
Type of packaging | cardboard box |
This painting is a fervent tribute to Jimi Hendrix, encapsulating his revolutionary music through abstract art. Set against the backdrop of Paris in '67, the canvas bursts with the energy and soul of Hendrix’s performances. The use of acrylic paints lends an extraordinary finish, highlighting the artist’s skill with palette knives and nuanced brush strokes. By intertwining elements of vintage geography, pop art, and realism, the artist creates a temporal and spatial travel experience, inviting viewers to explore Hendrix's world through a fusion of color and form, making it a profound homage to the icon.
Akpet Nyambi (born August 24, 1974) is a Nigerian visual artist, voice-over artist, actor and musician. He has been described as an artist whose work is focused on spontaneous realism, life forms and art story telling. He has collaborated with some Nigerian artist to host exhibitions and shows that promote art within the Lagos space.