Peter Uka
Highlife (Funky Groove 2), 2021
Oil on canvas
78 3/4 x 110 1/4 in
200 x 280 cm
200 x 280 cm
Peter Uka references familiar scenes and moments in Nigeria. Inspired by the 70s and a love of music, the work draws upon elements of clothing and posture to capture a...
Peter Uka references familiar scenes and moments in Nigeria. Inspired by the 70s and a love of music, the work draws upon elements of clothing and posture to capture a joyful dancing scene. Heightened by the impeccable use of colors, shapes and energy, the scene exudes notions of nostalgia, a gaze on spaces long forgotten.