When Legends Die

2018

Jack Shainman Gallery, New York

Chapter 3: final chapter depicting the fictional Emeka and Omodole families and their collective legacy as the UmuEze Amara Clan and House of Obafemi. Drawn using pastel, charcoal, and graphite on paper. The lavender/lilac wall color brings a finality in tone to the series, signifying the changing of regimes.

Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) What Her Daughter Sees, 2018 The Second Hour, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Last Portrait of the 18th Marquess, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Repurposing the Function, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Objection to Bedtime, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Famed Rivalry, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Anchor, 2018 Requisite Attendance, 2018 In the Drawing Room, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Effortless Influence, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) The Firm, 2017-18 (Diptych) Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Distinguished Relation at Ejogu Gardens, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Hide Out, 2018 Projection Enclave, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Junior’s Research, 2018 Codex, 2018 (Kola Nut) Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Heir Apparent, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) On Loan, 2018 Unaddressed Memories, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Her Debut Season, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Lip-Biting Through Grace, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Naming Ceremony, 2018 Papa’s Favorite Novel, 2018 The Unwrapping, 2018 The Signal, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Carried Beauty, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery) Early Morning Calculations, 2018 Toyin Ojih Odutola: When Legends Die, installation view at Jack Shainman Gallery, 6 September — 27 October 2018. (Photo Courtesy of Jack Shainman Gallery)
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