Ephrem Solomon (Ethiopian, born 1983) Untitled 2013 (three women with red/white background) woodcut and mixed media 90 x 95cm (35 7/16 x 37 3/8in). Footnotes: Provenance Acquired from Tiwani Contemporary Gallery, London in 2014. Saatchi Collection. Exhibited London, Tiwani Contemporary, Ephrem Solomon: Untitled Life, 2014 London, Saatchi Gallery, Pangaea II: New Art from Africa and Latin America, 2015 Literature Saatchi Gallery, Pangaea II: New Art from Africa and Latin America, 2015, p.144 Part of his 'Untitled' series, Ephrem Solomon depicts the everyday life and tension of the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, a city undergoing incredible change with a rapid rise in construction. The present lot depicts three solemn looking characters, all awkwardly looking in different directions. Their bodies and outfits morph into one solid black block, devoid of colour. The contrasting and almost hypnotic backdrop of red and white squares are reminiscent of staged studio photography common across the African continent. Normally these photographic scenes are much more playful, however here they are muted and avoiding eye contact with the viewer. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: * * VAT on imported items at a preferential rate of 5% on Hammer Price and the prevailing rate on Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com