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| 'Lockdown' by Emmanuel Chidubem Okonkwo |
In a time when the Corona Virus pandemic is still ravaging the world, it has also brought with it forced starvation and hunger, orchestrated by incessant lockdowns enforced by embattled government seeking to contain the spread and menace of the virus.
In the midst of all these, Nigerian Visual artist Emmanuel Chidubem Okonkwo came up with an amazingly beautiful piece that captured the helpless situation of people world over as the virus continued to scourge. Standing at 20 by 24 inches, 'Lockdown' depicts what has being happening thus far as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic.The poor young boy in the painting, with a sullen sorrowful eyes, is seen battling with the pang of hunger as he clinches a metal-like bowl soliciting for food. Not knowing what tomorrow holds for him, and being aware of the millions of people the raging virus has cut short their existence, he is seated alone, in observance of the social distancing measure. A more closer look at the lad reveals him donning the traditional nose mask.
This is unarguably a masterpiece from the artist, and he for sure deserve commendation for this historical creation. This piece will stand the test of time as generations unborn will surely know about the Corona virus menace, that respect no gender, status or race.
In an all-over repeat pattern rendition of strokes which flows into each other in similarity and harmony, Emmanuel Okonkwo has served us another delicious dish which we'll always revere.
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