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Slow To Speak (2023)Acrylic painting
by Emmanuel Akolo
£582.31
Original artwork description
Slow to Speak is a visual exploration of restraint, wisdom, and the power of silence in a noisy world. The work centers on a figure partially veiled by lush, vibrant foliage, with a single leaf positioned deliberately over the mouth. This central motif serves as a powerful metaphor for the discipline of listening and the intentionality of speech, suggesting that true understanding often comes from quiet observation rather than immediate response.
The composition is defined by its intense, warm palette and the piercing clarity of the subject's gaze. The deep ochres and burnt oranges of the skin are set against a rich, dark backdrop, while the neon-green leaves provide a rhythmic, organic frame that pulls the viewer into an intimate encounter. Through this balance of bold color and thoughtful symbolism, the painting invites a moment of introspection, celebrating the strength found in silence and the resilience of a spirit that is both present and protected.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50.8 x 60.96cm (unframed) / 50.8 x 58.42cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#nature#yellow#green#trees#leaf#quiet#plant#mindfulness art#modern identity#narrative depth#soulful expressionism#speak slow#bold colorism
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Original artwork description
Slow to Speak is a visual exploration of restraint, wisdom, and the power of silence in a noisy world. The work centers on a figure partially veiled by lush, vibrant foliage, with a single leaf positioned deliberately over the mouth. This central motif serves as a powerful metaphor for the discipline of listening and the intentionality of speech, suggesting that true understanding often comes from quiet observation rather than immediate response.
The composition is defined by its intense, warm palette and the piercing clarity of the subject's gaze. The deep ochres and burnt oranges of the skin are set against a rich, dark backdrop, while the neon-green leaves provide a rhythmic, organic frame that pulls the viewer into an intimate encounter. Through this balance of bold color and thoughtful symbolism, the painting invites a moment of introspection, celebrating the strength found in silence and the resilience of a spirit that is both present and protected.
Materials used:
Acrylic On Canvas
Details:
- Acrylic painting on Canvas
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 50.8 x 60.96cm (unframed) / 50.8 x 58.42cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the front
- Style: Expressive and gestural
- Subject: People and portraits
Tags:
#nature#yellow#green#trees#leaf#quiet#plant#mindfulness art#modern identity#narrative depth#soulful expressionism#speak slow#bold colorism