Stripped Bare (III)

2004
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C-Prints
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50x80cm
Tier 2
City & Land
© Otobong Nkanga
The image depicts a rural landscape dominated by lush greenery.

In the foreground, there's an abandoned or incomplete structure made of cinder blocks, with no doors or windows installed, suggesting a construction project left unfinished. Vegetation has started to encroach upon the building, indicating it has been in this state for some time. The overgrown grass and weeds around it further suggest neglect. In the background, mature trees sway, likely from a gentle wind, and the overcast sky implies a somber or tranquil atmosphere. This setting could be indicative of a rural area that has seen better days or perhaps a community where development has stalled.

Otobong Nkanga

Nigeria
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1974

Otobong Nkanga

Nigeria
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1974
Otobong Nkanga