If Tomorrow Never Comes II

Emmanuel Akolo

2021 • Nigeria • Acrylic, Oil on Canvas

20 x 24 in

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Emmanuel Akolo

Nigeria

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Artwork details

Medium : Acrylic, Oil on Canvas
Other details : Unmounted artwork. Mounting and/or framing available on request.
Dimensions : 20x24in

About this artwork

Looking Up To The Greens is a poignant study of existential reflection and the pursuit of tranquility amidst uncertainty. The painting captures a man in a moment of profound vulnerability, his head tilted upward toward a cluster of vibrant green leaves that symbolize life, growth, and the hope of renewal. Wrapped in a shock of bold red fabric, the subject’s warm skin tones contrast sharply against a luminous, pale blue sky, creating a visual tension… between the intensity of the human experience and the serene indifference of the natural world. This work explores the quiet, internal plea for more time and the deep appreciation for nature's simple constants when the future feels fragile.

Emmanuel Akolo

Nigeria

Credentials

Local Artist
Featured in gallery curations
Works on commission

Akolo Emmanuel Olusegun is a Nigerian-born, Niagara-based contemporary artist who transitioned from a background in Civil Engineering to a profound practice in figurative painting. Blending realism with impressionism, he utilizes acrylics, charcoals, and his own fingerprints to explore themes of identity, social justice, and human resilience. His work is characterized by earthy tones, bold contrasts, and expressive brushwork that documents personal and collective struggles.

Recognized by Saatchi Art as one of the "23 Artists to Collect in 2023"—the only Nigerian selected—he also won "Best in Show" at the 2025 Niagara Falls City Awards. His art has been exhibited internationally and is featured globally via digital licensing on LG Gallery TV+ and Samsung Frame TV. Held in private collections from Canada to China, Akolo’s work serves as a tool for empathy, fostering connection across racial and cultural divides.

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Emmanuel Akolo

If Tomorrow Never Comes II

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