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I Have Been There (2022)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo
60.96 x 91.44 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
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Original artwork description
I Have Been There reflects the quiet strength found in shared learning and lived experience. The painting centers two young men closely studying a sheet of paper, their bodies angled toward one another in an intimate moment of focus, guidance, and mutual support. Their posture suggests both concentration and solidarity—one figure leaning in as if offering insight, the other absorbing it with determination. The bright, uncluttered background isolates this exchange, emphasizing the emotional weight of the moment and the dignity in seeking knowledge together.
The work speaks to the universal experience of trying to understand the world with limited resources, relying on one another to navigate challenges that often feel larger than us. The bells hanging to the side introduce a subtle tension—symbols of warning, transition, or the passage of time—reminding us that growth is never separate from struggle.
Ultimately, I Have Been There is a testament to perseverance, mentorship, and the quiet, often unseen moments that shape who we become. It is an acknowledgment of every place we have been, and every place we are still striving to reach.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 91.44 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#black#companion#guard#help#protect#brother#guide#guardian#mentor
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Original artwork description
I Have Been There reflects the quiet strength found in shared learning and lived experience. The painting centers two young men closely studying a sheet of paper, their bodies angled toward one another in an intimate moment of focus, guidance, and mutual support. Their posture suggests both concentration and solidarity—one figure leaning in as if offering insight, the other absorbing it with determination. The bright, uncluttered background isolates this exchange, emphasizing the emotional weight of the moment and the dignity in seeking knowledge together.
The work speaks to the universal experience of trying to understand the world with limited resources, relying on one another to navigate challenges that often feel larger than us. The bells hanging to the side introduce a subtle tension—symbols of warning, transition, or the passage of time—reminding us that growth is never separate from struggle.
Ultimately, I Have Been There is a testament to perseverance, mentorship, and the quiet, often unseen moments that shape who we become. It is an acknowledgment of every place we have been, and every place we are still striving to reach.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 91.44 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 60.96 x 91.44cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#black#companion#guard#help#protect#brother#guide#guardian#mentor