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17 W x 21 H in
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“Black & Bold” is a hyperrealistic ballpoint pen and ink portrait celebrating the richness of Black skin and identity. The subject’s gaze is direct and unguarded, framed by a full afro and delicate facial jewels that echo tradition and self-expression. I was inspired by how often Black skin and fea...
Year Created:
2022
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Mediums:
Drawing, Ballpoint Pen on Paper
Rarity:
One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size:
17 W x 21 H x 0.3 D in
Ready to Hang:
No
Frame:
Not Framed
Authenticity:
Certificate is Included
Packaging:
Ships Rolled in a Tube
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Shipping is included in price.
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Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.
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Handling:
Ships rolled in a tube. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Saatchi Art’s packaging guidelines.
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Nigeria.
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Contact us.Ikorm Ogar is a Nigerian visual artist and curator whose practice centers on hyperrealistic ballpoint pen drawing as a tool for social and cultural commentary. His work explores themes of identity, silence, pressure, faith, and lived African experiences, translating everyday realities into highly detailed, contemplative images.
Working primarily with ballpoint pen, Ikorm employs patience, repetition, and precision as both technique and concept. Each drawing is developed through an intensive process of controlled lines, allowing emotion, memory, and narrative to emerge gradually on paper. His approach positions hyperrealism not merely as technical display, but as a means of storytelling and critical observation.

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