Artwork Description:
In every Yoruba marketplace, buying and selling is more than an exchange of goods—it is an exchange of words, wit, trust, and human connection.
Kata Kara captures the spirited art of bargaining, where every offer and counteroffer reflects respect, patience, and the shared pursuit of value. Rendered in Terracroma using earth as its primary medium, the painting celebrates the enduring role of women as custodians of commerce, culture, and community. Their interaction speaks of livelihoods sustained, relationships nurtured, and traditions passed from one generation to the next.
The soil from which the artwork is created reinforces the inseparable bond between the people, their heritage, and the land that continues to nourish them.
Kata Kara invites the viewer to see beyond the transaction and into the vibrant heartbeat of Yoruba life, where every bargain tells a story and every market day strengthens the fabric of the community.
Artist Bio:
An eclectic artist blending painting, photojournalism, digital art, curation, and critique with a deep passion for social artistry.
Kata Kara (2026)
Artwork Details
- One of a kind (Original)
- Size: W: 40 X H: 40 In
- Weight: 1 KG
- Sub category: Soil Painting
- Style: Organic
- Subject: Social Commentary
- Frame: Artwork is available as both unframed and framed
- Call, Text, Whatsapp +234 807 307 1170.