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Never Give Out Your Sword (2022)Acrylic painting
by Emmanuel Akolo
£743.69
Original artwork description
The work "Never Give Out Your Sword" explores the critical necessity of emotional self-preservation. While we are naturally drawn to be generous, loving, and value-adding to others, this piece cautions against the danger of overextending oneself. The act of giving too much can actually repel connection because you risk selling your "sword"—your energy and your soul—a gesture that will never yield genuine return.
This painting advocates for a radical shift in focus: to love inward, work on oneself, and retain that vital personal energy. It is a reminder that the only way to truly thrive is to hold back what is sacred and refuse to surrender the essential core of your spirit. "Never Give Out Your Sword" is an affirmation of self-worth and the strength found in guarding your deepest reserves.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50.8 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 50.8 x 60.96cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#abstract#contemporary#blue#energy#sword#african#eyes#religion#latest#nigeria#shield#islam#best selling#best seller#retain
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Original artwork description
The work "Never Give Out Your Sword" explores the critical necessity of emotional self-preservation. While we are naturally drawn to be generous, loving, and value-adding to others, this piece cautions against the danger of overextending oneself. The act of giving too much can actually repel connection because you risk selling your "sword"—your energy and your soul—a gesture that will never yield genuine return.
This painting advocates for a radical shift in focus: to love inward, work on oneself, and retain that vital personal energy. It is a reminder that the only way to truly thrive is to hold back what is sacred and refuse to surrender the essential core of your spirit. "Never Give Out Your Sword" is an affirmation of self-worth and the strength found in guarding your deepest reserves.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50.8 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 50.8 x 60.96cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Impressionistic
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#abstract#contemporary#blue#energy#sword#african#eyes#religion#latest#nigeria#shield#islam#best selling#best seller#retain