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Brother’s Keeper

$5,000.00

Brother’s Keeper

Artist: Philip Letsu

56 by 48 inches

Acrylic on Canvas

Description:

In this work, two young men stand shoulder to shoulder, their mirrored stance suggesting both kinship and individuality. Each figure is dressed in a striped shirt, accented by a patterned scarf and a vividly colored hat — one red, one green — emphasizing contrast within symmetry. Their sharply defined blue eyes pierce through the composition, creating an immediate emotional connection with the viewer. The terracotta-toned background, subtly textured with brushwork, adds warmth and grounding, placing the subjects in a space that feels timeless and monumental.

Letsu’s  attention to detail — from the fine rendering of facial features to the rhythmic play of stripes and patterns — transforms a simple portrait into a layered narrative. The figures embody resilience, pride, and presence, while also speaking to universal ideas of duality, brotherhood, and shared experience.

As a rising name in African contemporary art, Letsu’s paintings resonate with collectors, curators, and enthusiasts seeking bold and meaningful examples of modern figurative painting. His ability to merge traditional references with a contemporary aesthetic makes his work stand out in the West Hollywood art gallery and Los Angeles art scene.

 

Price: $5,000

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