Dialogue

Dialogue is an abstract conversation rendered in form, color, and encoded symbolism. In this 16 x 20 inch oil painting, John C. Ndupu explores the tension and harmony between opposing forces — inner voices, cultural echoes, or divergent histories — through his deeply textured, expressionistic style.

The composition feels alive with negotiation. Dual vertical zones suggest two energies in constant exchange, separated yet interconnected. Brilliant reds and oranges pulse against deep blues and greens, evoking the urgency of communication under pressure. Intricate Nsibidi-inspired patterns and Uli rhythms fill the space between, where words may fail but symbols speak volumes.

With Dialogue, John presents conversation not as calm exchange, but as layered intensity — an emotional push-and-pull that is both vulnerable and defiant. The painting invites viewers to listen with their eyes, and feel the unsaid truths that lie between the lines.