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Aduke (2021)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo

121.92 x 152.4 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 121.92 x 152.4cm (actual image size)

£2,183.67

The portrait "Aduke" is a tender and intimate study of youthful innocence and the promise of a life yet to unfold. The subject, a young girl, is rendered in charcoal to emphasize the purity and essential form of her spirit, while her dress bursts with the vibrant blue and green colors of her world. She holds two large, fiery orange and red flowers, which symbolize the intense, unbridled potential and life force she possesses.

This painting speaks to the delicate balance between childhood fragility and burgeoning strength. The name "Aduke," meaning "one who is cherished" or "loved," highlights her inherent value and the protection she deserves. "Aduke" is a celebration of foundational beauty and the quiet, profound hope invested in the next generation.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#black#child#flower#peace#hope#innocence#melanin
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The portrait "Aduke" is a tender and intimate study of youthful innocence and the promise of a life yet to unfold. The subject, a young girl, is rendered in charcoal to emphasize the purity and essential form of her spirit, while her dress bursts with the vibrant blue and green colors of her world. She holds two large, fiery orange and red flowers, which symbolize the intense, unbridled potential and life force she possesses.

This painting speaks to the delicate balance between childhood fragility and burgeoning strength. The name "Aduke," meaning "one who is cherished" or "loved," highlights her inherent value and the protection she deserves. "Aduke" is a celebration of foundational beauty and the quiet, profound hope invested in the next generation.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#black#child#flower#peace#hope#innocence#melanin
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Emmanuel Akolo

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Akolo Emmanuel Olusegun is a Nigerian-born, Niagara-based visual artist who transitioned from a civil engineering background to a multidisciplinary practice. Working primarily with acrylics and charcoal, he blends expressive brushwork... Read more

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