Small Artworks to Give for Christmas from Ge'eza's Gallery

For a Christmas gift, Ge'eza's gallery in Point E offers several small formats: six works at 50 x 50 cm by Tampidaro, "Le marché de Thiaroye" by Tampidaro at 70 x 50 cm, and nine works on kraft paper by Saadio, each framed under glass at 60 x 50 cm. Every price is given on request from the work's page on the gallery.

Tampidaro's six small formats

Tampidaro offers six works at 50 x 50 cm, all dated 2025 and made in mixed acrylic: "Les revenants," "Même pas fatigué !," "Attention, maman traverse !," "Laisse-moi passer, way !," "La nuit de Dakar" and "Break dance sous le pont." These are the smallest sizes in his online catalogue, suited to a tight wall, a hallway, or a group hung together.

"Le marché de Thiaroye," a slightly wider size

The same artist's "Le marché de Thiaroye" measures 70 x 50 cm, also mixed acrylic, also dated 2025. A touch wider than the six sizes above, it remains compact enough to travel in hand luggage for anyone flying out after the holidays.

Saadio's framed works on kraft paper

Saadio offers nine works in mixed media, acrylic and Posca, all framed under glass and all sized 60 x 50 cm, made in 2025: "Le dompteur 1," "Le dompteur 2," "Le défi," "Tik Tok," "Ma moto," "Petit oiseau," "Amulette," "La danse du lion (Simb)" and "Le défi 2." A tenth work of the same size and technique, "Le Voyageur," is marked sold and is no longer among the options for a gift.

Sixteen small pieces across two artists

Counting both artists, sixteen small-format pieces are currently online at the gallery: six by Tampidaro at 50 x 50 cm, one further work of his at 70 x 50 cm, and nine framed kraft paper pieces by Saadio at 60 x 50 cm. That range gives a gift buyer several sizes and two different mediums to choose between, all within a compact scale.

Why a small format makes a good gift

A small format travels more easily than a large canvas, fits a tighter wall, and suits both a first purchase and a gift chosen without knowing in advance exactly where it will hang. The framed works on kraft paper, in particular, read almost like a framed print, which slots easily into an already furnished room without upsetting its balance.

Canvas or kraft paper, two different finishes

Tampidaro's six small sizes are acrylic on canvas, with a surface that keeps some texture. Saadio's framed kraft paper pieces offer a flatter finish, protected by the closed frame. The choice between the two usually comes down to the recipient's taste and the wall the piece will hang on, more than any fixed rule.

Starting early before the holidays

Between asking for a price, waiting for the team's reply on WhatsApp, and arranging shipping abroad if needed, several days can pass before a gift is ready. It is worth starting early before the year end holidays rather than leaving it to the last few days, especially if the gift needs to be shipped abroad on a quote.

Collecting at Point E or shipping on request

Once the price is confirmed and payment is made by Wave, Orange Money, card or in person, the work can be collected directly at Point E, during the restaurant's hours, or shipped out of Dakar on a quote if the recipient is already abroad. Either way, the work travels with a certificate of authenticity signed by the artist, a document worth keeping with the invoice.

Asking for the price of a small format

The price of any piece mentioned here, canvas or kraft paper, is given from its page on the gallery site, or directly on WhatsApp at +221 78 660 07 07, naming the exact title. The team replies with the price, the technical details and the certificate that will travel with the work if you buy it. The guide African Art as a Gift goes further into choosing a work as a gift, for Christmas or any other occasion.

A note on framing under glass

For a piece on kraft paper, the glass frame protects the paper from handling and humidity, which suits an object about to travel before it is hung at its destination. The guide Framing a Work on Paper explains what this framing under glass involves, useful to know before giving this type of piece.

Coming to see these small formats

The gallery can be visited without an appointment, Tuesday to Sunday, 8am to 10pm, at 656 avenue Birago Diop, Point E, during the same hours as the restaurant. Small formats are best viewed up close, at eye level, in the gallery room. For any question before deciding, write on WhatsApp at +221 78 660 07 07 or email geezacultures@gmail.com.