20/10/2026
Black Girl VI, 2026
by Wole Lagunju Studio Inc
Oil on Canvas
190 x 146 cm / 75 x 57 in
A striking celebration of Black femininity, identity, and cultural expression. In Black Girl VI, Wole Lagunju presents a poised, dark-skinned figure adorned in a vibrant, patterned dress and an extraordinary floral headdress. The bold geometry of the garment contrasts beautifully with the flowing blue-and-white botanical motifs that surround her, creating a captivating interplay between pattern, fashion, and nature.
Blending Yoruba visual traditions with contemporary portraiture, Lagunju challenges conventional representations of beauty and identity, placing the Black woman at the centre of a richly imagined visual world. Monumental in scale and exquisite in detail, the painting commands attention through its quiet strength and exuberant colour.