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How Far Would I Grow? (2022)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo
60.96 x 91.44 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
£1,091.84
Original artwork description
How Far Would I Grow is a visual meditation on the untapped potential and the silent, expansive boundaries of personal evolution. The profile of the subject, set against a vast and vibrant blue horizon, captures a moment of deep internal questioning. This work explores the fundamental necessity of letting go—of shedding external expectations and restrictive "high-heeled shoes"—to discover the true extent of one’s own capabilities. It is an exploration of the distance a person can travel when they finally grant themselves the freedom to run toward their own destiny.
The composition utilizes a high-contrast, sun-drenched palette that emphasizes the warmth and vitality of the subject’s spirit against the limitless potential of the sky and sea. The sharp focus on the subject's silhouette and the intricate texture of her hair reflect a grounded sense of self, while the broad, expressive strokes of the background suggest the uncharted territories of her future. Through this intimate study, the painting invites viewers to ponder their own self-imposed limits and the profound, radical growth that occurs when we finally decide to see just how far we can truly go.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 91.44 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#woman#love#sad#study#run#career#discipline#grow#improve#girlchild#develop
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Original artwork description
How Far Would I Grow is a visual meditation on the untapped potential and the silent, expansive boundaries of personal evolution. The profile of the subject, set against a vast and vibrant blue horizon, captures a moment of deep internal questioning. This work explores the fundamental necessity of letting go—of shedding external expectations and restrictive "high-heeled shoes"—to discover the true extent of one’s own capabilities. It is an exploration of the distance a person can travel when they finally grant themselves the freedom to run toward their own destiny.
The composition utilizes a high-contrast, sun-drenched palette that emphasizes the warmth and vitality of the subject’s spirit against the limitless potential of the sky and sea. The sharp focus on the subject's silhouette and the intricate texture of her hair reflect a grounded sense of self, while the broad, expressive strokes of the background suggest the uncharted territories of her future. Through this intimate study, the painting invites viewers to ponder their own self-imposed limits and the profound, radical growth that occurs when we finally decide to see just how far we can truly go.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 91.44 x 3.81cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#woman#love#sad#study#run#career#discipline#grow#improve#girlchild#develop