Ìrònú (Contemplation) by Segun (101x74 cm)

In Ìrònú, Nigerian artist Segun brings emotion to the surface through silhouette and abstraction. A seated figure rests quietly, one hand cradling their head—a pose that speaks of reflection, solitude, perhaps even weariness. The body language is simple, yet deeply human.

Around them, colour surges and folds—bold blocks of red, white, purple, and black layered with geometric patterns and energetic brushwork. It’s as though the inner world of the figure spills into the space around them, forming a vivid backdrop to their silence. The contrast between the faceless form and the expressive background creates a tension: the stillness of the body set against the motion of the mind.

Segun’s work often blends fashion, posture, and symbolism—and here, that language is quieter but no less powerful. At just over 74 by 101 cm, the canvas becomes a window into emotion held just beneath the surface.