The Burden Bearer
Acrylic on Canvas
60x48in
$3,830
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Emmanuel Akolo
Nigeria
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- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Unmounted artwork. Mounting and/or framing available on request.
- Dimensions : 48x48in
About this artwork
The portrait "Igi Daduro" is a powerful visual anthem dedicated to the everyday man who faces life's struggles entirely on his own. His direct, unyielding gaze against the vibrant green backdrop conveys a fierce independence born out of necessity, symbolizing the resolve of someone with no one to talk to and no one to help. He carries the weight of all events solely by being strong, a solitary stick refusing to bend or break.
This painting honors… the silent, often unseen bravery of absolute self-reliance. His attire and posture speak to a life lived on the front lines of necessity, forced to carry every burden alone. "Igi Daduro" is an emotional tribute to the immense inner fortitude required to navigate relentless challenges, celebrating the unbreakable strength of the human spirit when it is truly standing alone.
This painting honors… the silent, often unseen bravery of absolute self-reliance. His attire and posture speak to a life lived on the front lines of necessity, forced to carry every burden alone. "Igi Daduro" is an emotional tribute to the immense inner fortitude required to navigate relentless challenges, celebrating the unbreakable strength of the human spirit when it is truly standing alone.
Emmanuel Akolo
Nigeria
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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.
Emmanuel Akolo
Igi Daduro (All by Myself) 2
$3,750
