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Self Soothe (2023)Acrylic painting
by Emmanuel Akolo
£3,718.45
Original artwork description
Self Soothe is an intimate exploration of the psychological weight of the past and the necessity of emotional liberation. The work depicts a figure in a moment of heavy vulnerability, reclining on a bed while grappling with the unchangeable mistakes of yesterday. It serves as a visual narrative on the struggle to release past burdens in order to obtain the peace of mind required to embrace a positive future. The piece emphasizes that healing is an intentional act, requiring us to authorize ourselves to regulate our emotional states and relieve the anxieties that hold us back.
The composition utilizes a somber yet warm palette, with deep shadows and expressive brushwork that mirror the complexity of the subject's internal dialogue. By isolating the figure in such a private, domestic space, the painting invites the viewer to witness a universal human experience: the quiet, often difficult process of self-healing. Ultimately, Self Soothe is a testament to human resilience, acting as a reminder that comfort and tranquility are found when we finally grant ourselves the permission to heal and move forward.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 152.4 x 121.92 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 152.4 x 121.92cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#depression#realism#lonely#battle#vulnerability#mental health#weak#inner peace#introspection#cope#emotional healing#vulnerable portrait#self soothe
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Original artwork description
Self Soothe is an intimate exploration of the psychological weight of the past and the necessity of emotional liberation. The work depicts a figure in a moment of heavy vulnerability, reclining on a bed while grappling with the unchangeable mistakes of yesterday. It serves as a visual narrative on the struggle to release past burdens in order to obtain the peace of mind required to embrace a positive future. The piece emphasizes that healing is an intentional act, requiring us to authorize ourselves to regulate our emotional states and relieve the anxieties that hold us back.
The composition utilizes a somber yet warm palette, with deep shadows and expressive brushwork that mirror the complexity of the subject's internal dialogue. By isolating the figure in such a private, domestic space, the painting invites the viewer to witness a universal human experience: the quiet, often difficult process of self-healing. Ultimately, Self Soothe is a testament to human resilience, acting as a reminder that comfort and tranquility are found when we finally grant ourselves the permission to heal and move forward.
Materials used:
Acrylic
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 152.4 x 121.92 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 152.4 x 121.92cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#depression#realism#lonely#battle#vulnerability#mental health#weak#inner peace#introspection#cope#emotional healing#vulnerable portrait#self soothe