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“Wanda Na Gani” by Daminu Wasiu is a collection of abstract portrait paintings that explores identity through color, expression, and distortion. Built around vivid tones and emotionally charged compositions, the series captures figures that feel deeply present while still remaining open to interpretation.

About This Collection

Created in 2026, the “Wanda Na Gani” series reflects Daminu Wasiu’s instinctive approach to portraiture and abstraction. Each piece balances bold color relationships with loose expressive brushwork, creating portraits that feel both intimate and unpredictable. Some figures appear calm, others uneasy, but every artwork carries a strong sense of personality and emotional presence.

Rather than aiming for realism, the collection focuses on feeling, memory, and perception. The result is a body of work that invites viewers to connect emotionally before trying to fully understand what they are seeing.

Specifications

• Medium: Mixed Media on Paper
• Year: 2026
• Dimensions: 11 × 9.5 inches
• Framing: Framed

Authenticity

Each artwork in the “Wanda Na Gani” collection is an original, hand signed piece by Daminu Wasiu. Every purchase through artdey includes a certificate of authenticity, with 70% of proceeds going directly to the artist in support of independent contemporary African creatives.

Why Collect Contemporary African Art?

Contemporary African art continues to shape global conversations through its originality, emotional depth, and evolving visual language. The “Wanda Na Gani” collection reflects a new generation of African artists using portraiture and abstraction to create work that feels personal, modern, and emotionally alive.