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Peju Alatise
Estimate
8,000 - 12,000 GBP
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Description
- Peju Alatise
- See Me
- signed (lower right)
- acrylic on canvas
- 177 by 133 cm., 69¾ by 52¼ in.
- Painted in 2014
Provenance
Private Collection (acquired from the artist)
Condition
The canvas is unlined and stretched, with minor undulations in the top corners. There is a round surface dent to the centre of the lower frame between the sitter's hands, as visible in the catalogue illustration. Small surface marks are in the background to the upper half of the right hand side. Examination under UV light shows no evidence of retouch or repair. Otherwise, this work appears to be in good condition.
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"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Peju Alatise is an interdisciplinary Nigerian artist and architect, who addresses the plight of young girls in Nigeria. Part of a portrait series, this painting offers an endearing portrait of a young girl, conveying her innocence in a compelling statement about the well-being of girls in Nigeria. With green in the background, a national colour also found in the country’s flag, Alatise makes a clear reference to the state of affairs in Nigeria.
Alatise explores the theme of womanhood and female rights in her body of work. She created Missing, a collage of 75 girl silhouettes, which was a response to the kidnapping of 234 girls from Chibok in 2014. The immense tragedy of this incident gripped Nigeria and the world, as desperate attempts were made to find the girls.
Peju Alatise is an advocate for the Child Not Bride campaign, and has been shown at 1:54 Contemporary Art Fair in London, Art Twenty One in Lagos, and Nike Art Gallery in Lagos. Alatise is being exhibited for the first time at the 2017 Venice Biennale, in the Nigerian pavilion.