Fishermen
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Painting Description
In this piece by Nosadolo, he captures the serene nature of Makoko. In the nineteenth century, Makoko was a tiny fishing village in the growing trading hub of Lagos. Economic dreamers from Nigeria?s coastal states and neighboring countries journeyed to the area in search of wealth. But short on affordable land, they expanded onto the water. Today, more than 100,000 people call this stretch of water home. Their stilted shacks, a testament to Lagosian ingenuity, are considered illegal by the Nigerian government. Located by the side of Nigeria?s most famous slum is the Asejere Makoko fish market. On a Thursday evening, before the sun sets over Third Mainland Bridge, the ringing of commerce in this sprawling market can be heard from afar as journeymen, businesswomen, and students buy their evening meal. Croaker, mackerel, tilapia, and sharp-toothed barracuda are piled unceremoniously in plastic buckets.
| Dimensions (W by H) | 18 × 15 in |
|---|---|
| Artist | Nosadolo |
| Medium and Surface | Acrylic on Canvas |
| Orientation | |
| Painting Styles | Impressionism, Realism, Fine art |
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