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Through The Chaos (2025)Acrylic painting by Emmanuel Akolo

45.72 x 60.96 x 2.54cm (unframed) / 45.72 x 60.96cm (actual image size)

£545.92

In this work, I explore the delicate balance between internal stillness and external turbulence. I’ve rendered a portrait that emerges from a field of bold, expressive strokes, symbolizing a sense of resilience and identity persisting amidst disorder. The vibrant, chaotic application of pink, red, and deep green represents life’s inherent unpredictability, while the subject’s steady gaze acts as an anchor within the frame. By allowing the paint to partially obscure the figure, I am documenting the way our surroundings often overlap with our sense of self. This piece is my invitation to find beauty and a centered calm even when the world feels fragmented. It is a visual testament to the strength required to remain present and whole while navigating the "chaos" that constantly swirls around us. I want the viewer to feel the energy of the movement and the quiet power of the soul that refuses to be lost in the noise.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#mixed media#abstract portrait#original canvas#vibrant palette#dynamic movement#inner calm#expressive strokes#chaotic beauty#bold contrast#interior statement#identity art#soulful gaze#resilience theme#modern figuration
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In this work, I explore the delicate balance between internal stillness and external turbulence. I’ve rendered a portrait that emerges from a field of bold, expressive strokes, symbolizing a sense of resilience and identity persisting amidst disorder. The vibrant, chaotic application of pink, red, and deep green represents life’s inherent unpredictability, while the subject’s steady gaze acts as an anchor within the frame. By allowing the paint to partially obscure the figure, I am documenting the way our surroundings often overlap with our sense of self. This piece is my invitation to find beauty and a centered calm even when the world feels fragmented. It is a visual testament to the strength required to remain present and whole while navigating the "chaos" that constantly swirls around us. I want the viewer to feel the energy of the movement and the quiet power of the soul that refuses to be lost in the noise.

Materials used:

Acrylic On Canvas

Details:

Tags:

#mixed media#abstract portrait#original canvas#vibrant palette#dynamic movement#inner calm#expressive strokes#chaotic beauty#bold contrast#interior statement#identity art#soulful gaze#resilience theme#modern figuration
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Emmanuel Akolo

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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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