Sunday Peter Femi

One of the standout sculptures features a bust of a man, constructed from layered metallic circular elements that create an intricate texture across the face and upper body. This use of industrial elements might symbolize modernity and resilience, while at the same time it challenges conventional representations of the human body. The artist's mastery lies in balancing the rigidness of the material with the fluidity of the human form, giving the sculpture an organic, yet mechanical, quality.

 

Another piece in the collection is a torso of a woman, similarly crafted using metal discs. The attention to the curves of the female body is profound, evoking a sense of strength and vulnerability simultaneously. The geometric, repetitive pattern of the metallic discs lends a contemporary, almost futuristic aesthetic, while the subject matter—focused on the human body—grounds it in timeless themes of identity, beauty, and physicality. This torso sculpture, much like the bust, seems to explore the intersection of humanity and materiality, connecting the physical to the symbolic.

 

These sculptures fit perfectly with the ethos of Framed Gallery, which often seeks to elevate representations of women and explore themes of resilience, strength, and transformation. The works reflect a deep engagement with both modern techniques and African artistic traditions, using innovative materials to explore contemporary themes while honoring the past.