Portrait of discipline
$700.00
This painting captures the composed and dignified presence of a military figure—an embodiment of order, restraint, and self-control. The artist uses deep blue tones to symbolize loyalty, authority, and inner calm, while the red belt and golden cords introduce balance through passion and honor. The figure’s eyes, stylized with intricate tribal patterns, suggest a deeper story beyond uniform and rank — a blend of tradition and modernity, discipline and identity. The background, with its expressive brushstrokes of blue, beige, and pale gold, contrasts the figure’s rigidity, hinting at the tension between inner emotion and outward duty. “Portrait of Discipline” becomes not just a depiction of a soldier, but a meditation on the human struggle to maintain control and purpose amid chaos.
Artist Name
Mesewaku Sejiro Paul
Artist Statement
My art is a bridge between heritage and contemporary expression. Rooted in the cultural traditions of the Egun people of Badagry, my practice is driven by a deep respect for memory, identity, and community. I use painting and sculpture as vessels to capture the unseen emotions, ancestral stories, and spiritual connections that shape our everyday lives.Each work is a dialogue—between past and present, between the physical and the spiritual, between individual experience and collective history. I draw inspiration from the rhythms of my environment, transforming them into visual narratives that speak of resilience, belonging, and the complexity of human existence.Through form, color, and texture, I strive to create works that are not only visually compelling but also emotionally resonant—pieces that invite reflection and spark conversations across cultures. My ultimate goal is to preserve heritage while expanding the possibilities of contemporary African art on a global stage.
Artist Bio
0 Votes
Vote Breakdown
Interpretation and clarity of the theme, to the viewer.
0
Creativity, uniqueness, and originality of the depicted theme.
0
Quality of artistic composition and overall design based on the theme.
0
Color and tone. Balance of image within its space.
0
What is the effect of the artwork in general and as a whole?
0
Overall, can the entire artwork be judged as a masterpiece?
0
