Alagwu Henry · Lagos · Nigeria
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What I Carry explores the quiet struggles that many young people experience but rarely talk about. Behind the appearance of strength, there can be fear, disappointment, confusion, pressure, and wounds that are not always visible.
What I Carry explores the quiet struggles that many young people experience but rarely talk about. Behind the appearance of strength, there can be fear, disappointment, confusion, pressure, and wounds that are not always visible.
The figure stands in darkness, surrounded by distant lights, suggesting a person trying to find direction in an uncertain world. The struggles comes from the country and the environment we live in, from relationships that change us, or from the painful experience of losing trust in people we once believed in.
How much can a person carry before they finally have to ask for help?
Medium
Oil
Dimensions
36 x 24 inches
Weight
0.3 kg
Framing
Not framed
Year created
2025
Availability
In stock · ships in 2-5 days
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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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Alagwu Henry
Lagos · Nigeria
Alagwu Henry (b. January 19, 2002, Nigeria) is a figurative artist based in Lagos whose work delves into the intersections of emotion, memor...
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