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A Stranger welcomed
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A Stranger welcomed

WDOkonyeh · Lagos Nigeria -West Africa · Nigeria

USD 580.35 Ready to hang Framed

Artwork story

Hospitality: A call to open one's home and heart to those who are unfamiliar or from different backgrounds. Empathy and Compassion: A reminder to see past differences and recognize the shared humanity in all people, especially those in need or who are marginalized. Transcendence of Prejudice: Encouragement to rise above "us versus them" mentalities, cultural animosities, and personal prejudices. Spiritual or Moral Duty: In a Christian context, it directly references the biblical verse Matthew 25:35: "I was a stranger and you welcomed me," implying that welcoming others is a divine

This beautiful piece titled "a stranger welcomed" is about two friends who immigrated to Lagos in search of a better life,was executed on pastel on paper with systematic detail, this concept was done from a references of a photograph taken by me of this two friends about board a taxi, central Lagos motor park by Lagos Cathedral.

Medium

Pastel

Dimensions

28 x 24 x 28 inches

Weight

1 kg

Framing

Framed

Year created

2018

Availability

In stock · ships in 2-5 days

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Artist

WDOkonyeh

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Curated for its storytelling, materiality, and collector feedback. Pair it with warm lighting and neutral palette interiors to let its textures shine.

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WDOkonyeh

Lagos Nigeria -West Africa · Nigeria

Wilson Okonyeh -Dixon is a landscape painter who studied painting at The polytechnic, Ibadan and obtain a higher national diploma (HND) in 1...

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