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Chris Ofili — Afro Lunar Lovers; And Afro Lunar Lovers Ii
Chris Ofili

Afro Lunar Lovers; And Afro Lunar Lovers Ii

Two luminous figures entwine in a celestial embrace, their bodies rendered in Ofili's signature richly patterned and jewel-toned style, evoking both tenderness and cosmic mythology. The diptych format allows the compositions to resonate with one another, amplifying themes of Black love, sensuality, and spiritual transcendence against dreamlike, moon-drenched backgrounds.

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November 30, 2018

Estimate: $2,000$4,000

Lot 17

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Chris Ofili, Afro Lunar Lovers; And Afro Lunar Lovers Ii

Two luminous figures entwine in a celestial embrace, their bodies rendered in Ofili's signature richly patterned and jewel-toned style, evoking both tenderness and cosmic mythology. The diptych format allows the compositions to resonate with one another, amplifying themes of Black love, sensuality, and spiritual transcendence against dreamlike, moon-drenched backgrounds.

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Related themes

Cultural, Bold, Afro-Caribbean, Expressive, Whimsical, Modern, British, Figurative, Contemporary, Lovers

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