Title: The Prize
Medium: Mixed Media
Dimension: 5ft by 6ft
Artist: Prince Oteki
Year: 2024
Reflection: What prize do we pay for success?
PRICE: NGN2,500,000
Here’s a short story for THE PRIZE
THE PRIZE symbolizes the triumph of perseverance and determination. This mixed media artwork juxtaposes contrasting shapes and textures, culminating in a powerful narrative of achievement.
“A drop of blood seals the deal. The cost of ambition, the weight of desire. As dreams are bought and sold. What prize will you pay for success?
The rounded abstract, adorned with vibrant cubes, represents the aspirational self, striving for excellence. The cross symbol, formed by intersecting colors, embodies balance and unity.
Red droplets, falling from the cross, merge with the square abstract below, signifying the fruits of labor. The stains on the square canvas evoke the struggles and sacrifices undertaken to reach the pinnacle.
On the right, a newspaper clipping announces the rewards of success, validating the journey. Headlines proclaim achievements, reinforcing the notion that hard-won victories are worth the struggle.
Symbolism:
– Rounded abstract: Aspirational self, unity, and balance
– Colorful cubes: Diversity, creativity, and progress
– Cross symbol: Harmony, sacrifice, and triumph
– Red droplets: Fruits of labor, struggle, and sacrifice
– Square abstract: Foundation, stability, and achievement
– Newspaper clipping: Validation, recognition, and reward
