Excited to welcome Peter Uka (@peter_uka) to The Dean Collection ✨ Uka’s figurative paintings draws on his memories from Nigeria during his childhood. Both his classical training in realistic figuration and images from his memory convey innate and timeless human emotion, breathing depth into dynamic portrayals. Scenes of growing up in Nigeria, including elements like afro hairstyles and bell-bottom jeans - the bright mannerisms and local customs are all captured in vibrant, visual narrative. "Sideburn Brothers", 2021 Oil on canvas 86 5/8 x 74 3/4 in 220 x 190 cm Courtesy of @marianeibrahimgallery