Mere et Fille

Emmanuel Akolo

2023 • Canada • Acrylic on Canvas

20 x 24 in

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

About this artwork

Mere et Fille is a tender visual exploration of the foundational bond between mother and child. Captured from a rear perspective, the work focuses on the intricate beauty of traditional braided hairstyles, woven with vibrant red roses that symbolize growth, love, and the "sweet kisses" of maternal care. This composition honors the quiet, protective presence of a mother—the one who "hush’d me in her arms to rest"—celebrating the intimate physical… and emotional connection that grounds a child’s early life.

The painting utilizes a minimalist white background to keep the focus entirely on the warmth of the subjects and the rhythmic patterns of their hair. The striking contrast of the deep black hair against the soft pink of their garments and the bold red of the flowers reflects a sanctuary of "sweet affection." Mere et Fille is a tribute to the enduring legacy of maternal devotion, capturing the serene, unspoken strength transferred through generations.

Emmanuel Akolo

Canada

Credentials

Local Artist
Featured in gallery curations
Works on commission

Emmanuel Akolo is an award-winning Nigerian visual artist in Niagara Falls, Canada, exploring human emotion, cultural heritage, identity, and community memory through bold light and expressive portraiture. A vital voice in Ontario's arts scene, he won "Best in Show" at the 2025 Niagara Falls Juried Art Exhibition and placed second in the Art Gallery of Hamilton’s live painting competition. His recent solo exhibition, "Unfinished Narratives" (2026), and contributions to "Black Histories: Black Futures" highlight his dedication to historical reclamation and social dialogue.

Akolo's technical versatility shines in digital art licensing partnerships with Samsung Frame TV and LG Gallery TV+. Saatchi Art. Singulart And Artsper named him an "Artist to Collect." An Ontario Arts Council grant recipient and member of CARFAC Ontario and the Niagara Artist Centre, his work is held globally across Canada, the US, UK, France, Hong Kong, & Nigeria

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Emmanuel Akolo

Mere et Fille

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