“Homage to Oshogbo” is an artwork created by Lois Mailou Jones in 1971. This piece is categorized under the Abstract Art and Native Art movements and falls within the figurative genre.
The artwork showcases a vibrant composition combining geometric shapes and bold, contrasting colors. Central to the piece is a stylized face with intricate patterns, framed within a circular motif, evoking a sense of cultural reverence. Surrounding this central figure, dynamic, intertwining shapes and lines in hues of blue, red, yellow, and white merge together, creating a sense of depth and movement. The overall aesthetic reflects an abstract interpretation infused with traditional elements, paying homage to cultural heritage. The deliberate use of color and form suggests a sophisticated interplay between abstraction and figuration, central to Jones’s distinctive style.