The Burden Bearer
Acrylic on Canvas
60x48in
$3,820
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Emmanuel Akolo
Nigeria
Artist highlights
- Local Artist
- 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 : 20x16in
About this artwork
I created It's The Hard Things to serve as a visual manifesto on the necessity of discipline and the transformative power of choosing the difficult path. The composition features a tight, high-contrast crop of a man's face, his steady gaze fixed on a point beyond the frame, paired with the minimalist symbol of red dumbbells. This work explores the philosophy that the "hard way" is often the only way toward true growth; by consistently doing the hard…
things, we force our reality and our very existence to adjust and expand.
In this piece, I used bold, expressive ochres and deep shadows to emphasize the physical and mental toll of endurance. The stark, neutral background strips away all distractions, leaving only the subject and the tools of his labor. I want to honor the quiet, daily grit required to build resilience, celebrating the individual who understands that mastery over oneself is the ultimate key to navigating any situation life presents.
In this piece, I used bold, expressive ochres and deep shadows to emphasize the physical and mental toll of endurance. The stark, neutral background strips away all distractions, leaving only the subject and the tools of his labor. I want to honor the quiet, daily grit required to build resilience, celebrating the individual who understands that mastery over oneself is the ultimate key to navigating any situation life presents.
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.
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
It's The Hard Things
$690
