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Cinga Samson — Something 22
Cinga Samson

Something 22

2020

A richly layered oil painting by South African artist Cinga Samson, *Something 22* (2020) depicts a figure rendered in deep, luminous tones that explore themes of Black identity, interiority, and vulnerability. Samson's painterly technique blends expressive brushwork with a dreamlike atmosphere, enveloping the subject in swirling, jewel-like hues of blue, green, and gold. The work reflects the artist's broader meditation on the psychological and emotional landscapes of young Black men in contemporary South Africa.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
Signed
Yes

Notes

Execution: Painted in 2020, in South Africa.

🔨 Auction Lot

Modern & Contemporary Art

February 28, 2026

Estimate: $20,000$30,000

Sold: $43,860

Lot 134

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Cinga Samson, Something 22, 2020

A richly layered oil painting by South African artist Cinga Samson, *Something 22* (2020) depicts a figure rendered in deep, luminous tones that explore themes of Black identity, interiority, and vulnerability. Samson's painterly technique blends expressive brushwork with a dreamlike atmosphere, enveloping the subject in swirling, jewel-like hues of blue, green, and gold. The work reflects the artist's broader meditation on the psychological and emotional landscapes of young Black men in contemporary South Africa.

Medium
oil on canvas
Dimensions
45.1 x 34.9 cm
Year
2020
Signed
Hand-signed by the artist
Seen at
Phillips, New York, London, Hong Kong

Related themes

Portrait Format, Figurative Painting, Male Artist, Expressionism, South African Artist, Emerging Artist, Contemporary Artist, Rich Earth Tones, Introspective Mood, Black Portraiture, Oil on Canvas

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