SWEET THING
SWEET THING
Hand-painted in 2021 on Procreate, “Sweet Thing” is one of the “Four Women” from Ugonna Ikechi’s third solo collection In Translation. This 4-part series is a tribute to the monumental Nina Simone & her iconic song of the same name. Each of the 4 characters represents an African-American stereotype, thrust upon each woman by virtue of their skin colour. The Artist brings our collective focus back to these Four Women, the stories that are etched in their skin, & encourages us to look past our own exterior, past others’ & the harmful stereotypes & labels society attaches to complexion.
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“my skin is tan
my hair is fine
my hips invite you
my mouth like wine…”
Nina Simone. “Four Women”, Wild Is The Wind, UMG Recordings Inc, 1966, track 2.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Limited Editions of 11: Each product variant is limited to 11 units
250 GSM satin matte photo paper manufactured in Germany
Printed using the giclee (inkjet) method for a gorgeous continuous tone look
Excellent print longevity, rated for 200+ years fade resistance
Eco friendly: water based non-toxic inks printed on FSC certified photo paper
Shipped in a protective tube
Certificate of Authenticity signed by the Artist