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In Her Element (2025)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo

50.8 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 50.8 x 60.96cm (actual image size)

£655.1

In this work, I celebrate the radiant power of stillness and the profound strength found in a moment of rest. I’ve rendered my subject with warm, golden tones to emphasize her internal glow, setting her against a turbulent, vivid blue background to highlight her unwavering calm amidst life’s movement. The bold, expressive brushstrokes are a deliberate choice to capture her confidence and self-assurance as a tangible force. This painting is my tribute to the beauty of being fully present within oneself—a state where peace is not merely the absence of noise, but a conscious, vibrant choice. Through the contrast of light and shadow on her form, I invite the viewer to witness a celebration of femininity and resilience. It is a visual documentation of that sacred space where we are no longer performing for the world, but simply existing, anchored and absolute, in our own element.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#female form#golden glow#expressionist style#bold strokes#vivid blue#confident woman#soulful portrait#vibrant canvas#modern figuration#radiant skin#restful pose#afro beauty#self assurance#relaxed subject#rest queen
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In this work, I celebrate the radiant power of stillness and the profound strength found in a moment of rest. I’ve rendered my subject with warm, golden tones to emphasize her internal glow, setting her against a turbulent, vivid blue background to highlight her unwavering calm amidst life’s movement. The bold, expressive brushstrokes are a deliberate choice to capture her confidence and self-assurance as a tangible force. This painting is my tribute to the beauty of being fully present within oneself—a state where peace is not merely the absence of noise, but a conscious, vibrant choice. Through the contrast of light and shadow on her form, I invite the viewer to witness a celebration of femininity and resilience. It is a visual documentation of that sacred space where we are no longer performing for the world, but simply existing, anchored and absolute, in our own element.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#female form#golden glow#expressionist style#bold strokes#vivid blue#confident woman#soulful portrait#vibrant canvas#modern figuration#radiant skin#restful pose#afro beauty#self assurance#relaxed subject#rest queen
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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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