Solace (by Ugochukwu Mabia)
Title: Solace
Artist: Ugochukwu Mabia
Medium: Charcoal and pastel 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 mixed media, Solace presents a contemplative study of stillness, presence, and inner transition. The composition is anchored by a meticulously rendered figure viewed from behind, her form defined through a monochromatic treatment that gives the skin a soft, velvet-like depth. This restraint is set in deliberate contrast to the expansive backdrop — a luminous cerulean sky layered with expressive, drifting clouds that introduce a sense of openness and quiet movement.
Her hair, arranged into four sculptural bantu knots, offers both structural elegance and a subtle reference to cultural identity. A fine silver chain resting along the nape of her neck provides a delicate point of light, drawing the eye inward and reinforcing the intimacy of the moment.
By turning the subject away from the viewer, the work invites a more introspective engagement — one that shifts focus from outward expression to internal experience. The figure stands at the threshold of silence, facing a vast horizon that suggests both uncertainty and possibility.
At its core, Solace reflects the quiet strength found in moments of withdrawal and self-realignment. It speaks to the act of stepping away from external noise to confront a deeper sense of self — where vulnerability becomes a space for renewal, and stillness becomes a form of clarity.
As an original, one-of-one work, the piece offers both visual restraint and emotional depth, making it a considered addition to a refined collection.
A portion of the proceeds from this work contributes to meaningful charitable causes, extending its significance beyond the canvas.
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