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Sami Bentil

Ghanian

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The Jig

47.31W" x 31.5L" (120cm x 80cm)

Acrylic on Canvas

$3,397

“Jig” bursts with the joyful pulse of movement—figures caught mid-dance, their limbs stretched and curved in playful rhythm. Rendered in warm earthy reds outlined by bright, lively strokes, the dancers seem to glow against the textured backdrop, as though lit from within by the sheer delight of motion. Their bodies flow like music made visible, swaying together in a shared celebration that feels timeless and communal.


The faces are simplified, marked with vertical and horizontal lines, suggesting masks or symbols rather than literal identities. This abstraction invites the viewer to see the dancers not as individuals, but as expressions of collective spirit—unburdened, free, and unified through rhythm. The background shifts in a haze of patterns and textures, recalling drums, footprints, or echoes of past dances reverberating through the present.


“Jig” carries a message of release and connection. It reminds us that dance is not just an art form but a language—one that speaks of joy, resilience, and the human need to gather, to move, and to feel alive together. In this vibrant piece, the dancers move not only across the canvas but into the viewer’s own sense of vitality, inviting us to join the rhythm and celebrate the simple, powerful act of being.

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