MakersPlace is pleased to announce its partnership with Sotheby’s for the Contemporary Discoveries Sale, featuring the consignment of two exceptional pieces by Jeremy Booth and Osinachi.
The Contemporary Discoveries auction will open for bidding on Friday, September 20th, and lots will close in succession on Wednesday, October 2nd. Bids can be placed directly on sothebys.com.
About Osinachi and Laundry Day
Osinachi is a Nigerian digital artist and early pioneer in the African NFT scene. His work explores human behavior and challenges societal norms, addressing issues like homophobia, gender fluidity, and religion.
A unique aspect of Osinachi’s creative process is his use of Microsoft Word to produce digital art. Starting with the basic tools of the program, he gradually developed a signature style by manipulating shapes, colors, and textures, showing how innovation can emerge from unexpected mediums.
Laundry Day explores the theme of renewal through the metaphor of a laundromat. The work represents the process of personal purification, where individuals bring their “dirty laundry” — symbolizing life’s struggles, burnout, or past mistakes — to be cleansed. The laundromat serves as a shared space for people on similar journeys of self-improvement, fostering connections through vulnerability. With vivid colors and layered symbolism, Laundry Day encapsulates the transformative power of renewal in human life, highlighting Osinachi’s ability to use digital art as a tool for deep, reflective storytelling.
About Jeremy Booth and Desert Steel
Jeremy Booth is an American contemporary artist known for his minimalist and cinematic approach to Western Pop art. His work is a fusion of classic Western themes and modern design elements, creating a unique and visually stunning style that has captivated collectors worldwide. His bold use of light and shadow emphasizes themes of resilience and adventure, with each piece reflecting the timeless strength of the cowboy.
Desert Steel, presented as both a physical and digital painting, was inspired by a moment from his visit to Sombrero Ranch in Colorado. While photographing ranchers, he was captivated by the ranch owner leaning against a truck, which influenced his art significantly.
This blend of simplicity and strength is evident in Desert Steel, where a towering windmill contrasts with the vast landscape, showcasing Booth’s minimalist style and the relationship between human innovation and nature’s raw beauty.
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