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Mere et Fille (2023)Acrylic painting
by Emmanuel Akolo
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Original artwork description
Mere et Fille is a tender visual exploration of the foundational bond between mother and child. Captured from a rear perspective, the work focuses on the intricate beauty of traditional braided hairstyles, woven with vibrant red roses that symbolize growth, love, and the "sweet kisses" of maternal care. This composition honors the quiet, protective presence of a mother—the one who "hush’d me in her arms to rest"—celebrating the intimate physical and emotional connection that grounds a child’s early life.
The painting utilizes a minimalist white background to keep the focus entirely on the warmth of the subjects and the rhythmic patterns of their hair. The striking contrast of the deep black hair against the soft pink of their garments and the bold red of the flowers reflects a sanctuary of "sweet affection." Mere et Fille is a tribute to the enduring legacy of maternal devotion, capturing the serene, unspoken strength transferred through generations in moments of shared stillness and peace.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 50.8 x 2.54cm / 60.96 x 50.8cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
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Original artwork description
Mere et Fille is a tender visual exploration of the foundational bond between mother and child. Captured from a rear perspective, the work focuses on the intricate beauty of traditional braided hairstyles, woven with vibrant red roses that symbolize growth, love, and the "sweet kisses" of maternal care. This composition honors the quiet, protective presence of a mother—the one who "hush’d me in her arms to rest"—celebrating the intimate physical and emotional connection that grounds a child’s early life.
The painting utilizes a minimalist white background to keep the focus entirely on the warmth of the subjects and the rhythmic patterns of their hair. The striking contrast of the deep black hair against the soft pink of their garments and the bold red of the flowers reflects a sanctuary of "sweet affection." Mere et Fille is a tribute to the enduring legacy of maternal devotion, capturing the serene, unspoken strength transferred through generations in moments of shared stillness and peace.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 60.96 x 50.8 x 2.54cm / 60.96 x 50.8cm (actual image size)
- Ready to hang
- Signed certificate of authenticity
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
