Lupita Nyong'o
by Paul Meijering
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$2,500
Dimensions
90.000 x 120.000 x 1.000 cm.
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Title
Lupita Nyong'o
Artist
Paul Meijering
Medium
Painting - Acrylic Painting
Description
Realistic acrylic painting of the Mexican-Kenyan actress and film director Lupita Amondi Nyongo, painted by the Dutch fine artist Paul Meijering - the Original painting is 120 x 90 cm and for sale
Lupita Amondi Nyong'o (born March 1, 1983) is a Mexican-Kenyan actress and film director. She was born in Mexico, but was raised in Kenya. She attended college in the United States, earning a Bachelor's degree in film and theater studies from Hampshire College.
Nyong'o started in the film industry as a production assistant on several Hollywood films. In 2008, she made her acting debut with the short film East River and subsequently returned to Kenya to star in the television series Shuga (2009). In 2009, she wrote, produced and directed the documentary In My Genes.
Nyong'o later completed a master's degree in acting in 2012, from the Yale School of Drama. She had her first feature film role as Patsey in Steve McQueen's historical drama 12 Years a Slave (2013), winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and received a standing ovation at the ceremony for her performance. Nyong'o is the first Mexican actress and the first Kenyan actress to win an Academy Award. In 2014, she was named "The Most Beautiful Woman" by People and "Woman of the Year" by Glamour.
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December 8th, 2015
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Comments (19)
Robyn King
Congratulations Paul your amazing artwork is being featured in Over 5000 Views:-) Please take a moment to add your beautiful art to our archives in the message area and have a wonderful day!
Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups Special Features Nominations For Promotion #23 . Please help your fellow artists by visiting and passing on the love to another artist in the the 1000 Views Group....L/F/Tw
Pedro Vit
Paul, it is a privilege to showcase your amazing work on the group's homepage of PEOPLE SITTING. Congratulations and thank you for sharing!
Pamela Williams
What a fine piece of artwork and I am happy to announce that this beauty has been featured on the streets of the Art District group. Congratulations!
Calds Muffet
I searched slave... why is this one of the options?!?!
Paul Meijering replied:
If you read the description you would find this: She had her first feature film role as Patsey in Steve McQueen's historical drama "12 Years a Slave", winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress and received a standing ovation at the ceremony for her performance!... So, that 's why, Calds;-)
Jacqueline Athmann
Congrats! Your image has been featured on The Art Shoppe Cafe group homepage! Thank you for sharing your beautiful work with us! F/L 12.16.15
Paul Meijering replied:
Thank you zo very much, Jaqueline, for your compliments, support and the feature in your wonderful group!!...;-))
John Bailey
Congratulations on your feature in "Images That Excite You!"
Paul Meijering replied:
Thank you very much, John, for your support and the feature in your exciting group!!...;-))
P J Lewis
Wow, well done, as your usual...Featured in SHE HAS STYLE.
Paul Meijering replied:
Thank you zo very much, PJ, for your compliments, support and the feature in your Stylish group!!...;-))