WHAT'S GOING ON?
WHAT'S GOING ON?
Hand-painted in 2021 on Procreate, “What’s Going On?” was the first release from Ugonna Ikechi’s third solo collection In Translation. This painting, like the Johnny Rain song that inspires it, scathingly critiques the authoritative systems that govern our societies & shape our lives through policy & propaganda dictated by their own beliefs & biases against certain communities. The Artist aims to inspire audiences to think about & ponder what’s really going on around them.
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“drinkin’ the wine from the Fountain of Youth
I just wanna shine, what am I to do?
what a sign of the times
what’s goin’ on now?…”
Johnny Rain, Xodiak. “Barry, What’s Going On?” 11, Odd Dream / Empire, 2015, track 1.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Limited Editions of 11: Each product variant is limited to 11 units
Premium art paper with superb image resolution
Museum-grade white matting cut as a 45° angle to avoid throwing shadow across the image
Classic frames made from sustainably sourced wood
Radiant acrylic glass pane that protects image from dust and fingerprints
Hanging fixture set included for installation
Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Artist