Devotion (by Ugochukwu Mabia)

Title: Devotion

• Artist: Ugochukwu Mabia

• Medium: Charcoal on cardboard

• Dimensions: 20*24 inches

• Year: 2026

• Condition: Excellent

• Signature: Signed by the artist

• Edition: Original (1/1)

• Framing: Framed

• Price: $2000

• Shipping: Complimentary worldwide shipping included

• Dispatch: Shipped directly by the artist

• Tracking: Provided once dispatched

• Each artwork is original and carefully handled to ensure safe delivery

• A portion of the proceeds is allocated toward charitable causes

• Certificate of authenticity included with purchase

Executed in charcoal on archival paper, Devotion presents a deeply intimate portrayal of maternal presence and protection. The composition draws the viewer into a quiet, tactile moment between mother and child, both enveloped within the weight and texture of a dark shawl — a gesture that speaks as much to emotional shelter as it does to physical closeness.

The work is rendered in a striking monochromatic palette, where high-contrast shading defines the richness of form and depth. The softness of the child’s expression is set against the composed, downward gaze of the mother, conveying a sense of unwavering focus and quiet strength. Intricate details — from the patterned head-wrap to the beaded adornments — introduce rhythm and cultural depth, anchoring the piece within a broader narrative of identity and heritage.

At its core, Devotion reflects the enduring balance between vulnerability and strength. It speaks to the lived reality of care, sacrifice, and the silent resilience that shapes generations. Drawing from the visual language of West African lineage, the work honours the often-unseen figures whose presence forms the foundation of continuity and community.

Both deeply personal and universally resonant, the piece carries a timeless quality — one that extends beyond its subject and into a broader meditation on connection, responsibility, and legacy.

As an original, one-of-one work, Devotion stands as a considered acquisition, defined by both its emotional depth and its refined execution.

A portion of the proceeds from this work contributes to meaningful charitable causes, extending its significance beyond the artwork itself.