Title: Servitude
Medium: Abstract on Canvas
Dimensions: 4ft by 5ft
Artist: Prince Oteki
Year: 2024

Description: Examining the chains of modern oppression.

PRICE: NGN1,500,000

Short Story
Servitude” presents a poignant commentary on contemporary society. Laborers, armed with tractor and trimmer, trample upon bowed heads, symbolizing the exploitation of the marginalized. Each figure, absorbed in their phone, highlights the insidious nature of technological enslavement. The juxtaposition of manual labor and digital captivity underscores the pervasive nature of servitude.

Symbolism:

– Bowed heads: Oppression, subjugation
– Laborers: Exploitation, drudgery
– Tractor and trimmer: Industrialization, mechanization
– Phones: Technological enslavement, distraction
– Overlapping heads: Interconnected struggle, shared humanity

Artist’s Statement:
Servitude” challenges viewers to confront the invisible chains that bind us.