Original paintings by Bob Usoroh
Afro-expressionism rooted in African memory, rhythm, and everyday life. Every available work on this page is an original.
18 works for sale
Weekend village market
Oil on canvas, 80×60 cm, 1996. #00033
The Friday market sits on the border of my village Ikot Ekong and Ikot Obio Ekpong, in the south east of Nigeria. On one side it borders the St. Patrick village primary school.
We would come down from the football field to look for relatives who would buy us tasty groundnuts and other rural delicacies.
This work was among the works in my first exhibition in 1996.
Jazz
Acrylics on canvas, 80×100 cm, 2009
Jazz, the music of the night, with a rhythm so smooth and so right. Born in the heart of New Orleans, where the beat of the drums and the horns do dance.
It tells a story, so full of soul, with each note, a tale, to unfold. From the soft and sweet, to the fast and loud, jazz takes us on a journey, so free and proud.
So let us listen, to the rhythm so fine, and bask in the beauty, of this musical wine.
Uncle's Yards
Oil on canvas, 90×65 cm, 1999. #00079
In Africa, my uncle's courtyard lies, underneath the vast, open skies. Amidst the heat and vibrant hue, it holds a charm that's all too true.
Its red soil and towering trees offer a respite from the African breeze. And in the evenings, the sun sets low, casting a warm, orange glow.
A space to gather, love, and thrive. A cherished place, to keep alive.
Yellow rectangle
Oil on canvas, 40×50 cm, 2003. #00080
A yellow rectangle, oh so bright and bold. Its corners sharp and true, its shape a sight to behold.
With sides so even, and angles precise. A perfect shape it seems, without any compromise.
A symbol of strength and order, with a beauty that's proud.
Farm road
Oil on canvas, 100×120 cm, 1999. #00077
An African farm road, winding and long, stretching ahead, a path to belong. The fields on either side, lush and green, a sight so serene, like never seen.
The air is filled with the scent of earth, a reminder of nature's worth. The rustling of leaves, the chirping of birds, a melody so sweet, without any words.
A place where life is slow and sweet, where nature and man, in harmony meet.
African women farmers
Acrylics on canvas board, 50×60 cm, 2014. #0045
African women farmers, strong and bold, their hands tending fields, with stories untold. Their sweat and toil, a daily grind, a labour of love, for all mankind.
Their faces, weathered by the sun, a sign of work, that's never done. Their spirits, unbroken by the strain, for their families, they bear the pain.
African women farmers, so brave and true, we honour your work, and appreciate you.
Experiment
Oil on canvas, 70×35 cm, 1999. #00076
In the name of art, we experiment. Our brushes and pens, our instruments. We mix and blend, we splash and pour, creating beauty, forevermore.
With each stroke, we express our souls. Our art, a reflection of our goals. We dare to be different, and break the mould.
With our art experiments, we discover anew, a world of beauty, pure and true.
Journey of illumination
Acrylics on canvas, 50×70 cm, 2018. SKU 700.954.29
The composition splits into three parts, each one a phase of the journey toward self-discovery.
The upper part, a pristine white expanse, is the realm of potential. The canvas is blank and the person stands at the threshold of their own search for meaning.
The broader middle section is a labyrinth of crossing paths. Some run straight toward the patches of light. Others wind and meander, which is how most people travel toward wisdom.
The lower, darker part sets patches of light against the shadow. Some paths reach them directly. Others, after a long journey through the middle, return to the dark.
The unfilled canvas is deliberate. It keeps the spirit of spontaneity the painting was made in.
Costa Brava, Spain
Watercolour, 30×40 cm, 2013. #0052
I did this work on a trip abroad while I worked as an English tutor to an oligarch. I would spend my free hours painting in every city I visited in Europe.
Breaking a vicious circle
Acrylics on canvas, 50×50 cm, 2022. #0047
Breaking a vicious circle, a challenge so grand, where the patterns repeat, and the pain takes a stand. It's a quest for a change, for a life that is new, and the strength to break free, from the cycle that's true.
It's a battle against fear, and the demons within, where the courage to change, is the courage to win.
So let us break this cycle, with a spirit so bold, and the courage to face it, with a heart that is whole.
Free yourself from mental slavery
Acrylics on canvas, 50×65 cm, 2013. #0049
A second version exists: acrylics on canvas board, 30×50 cm, $600. Ask Bob about it.
My grandma's yard
Oil on canvas, 30×40 cm. #00046
In my grandma's African yard, nature's beauty, it stands guard. The trees and flowers, they bloom and grow, a true paradise, for all to know.
The birds chirp and sing their song, their melodies, all day long. And in the evening, the crickets hum, a lullaby, before we're done.
A haven of love, and family ties, where memories are made, beneath the skies.
African village
Acrylics on canvas board, 2007. #0048
Amidst the lush and vibrant land, where the sun and rain both lend a hand, stands a tropical village by the shore, where palm trees sway and seagulls soar.
The scent of spices fills the air, as they prepare their meals with care. Fresh fish and fruit from the sea, and cassava and plantains from the trees.
In this tropical African village so alive, the people's spirit will always thrive.
Small family
Acrylics on canvas board, 25×30 cm, 2013. #0044
A family of three, small but complete. Their love binds them tight, their bond ever so sweet.
Parents and child, together they roam. In their little world, they call it their home.
No matter how big or small, their family's all they need.
African village
Acrylics on canvas, 50×60 cm, 2022
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