The Joy of innocence
Acrylic on Canvas
36x36in
$3,610
Framing
Make your artwork stand out
- Professional worldwide delivery, monitored by our logistics experts
- Shipping fees, duties and taxes are included in the price
- 30-day free returns (except made-to-order items)
Singulart guarantees reliability and traceability.
All the artists on the platform have been specially selected and certify to only sell works, of which they are the artist. Whatever the medium, the work is sent to the buyer with a certificate of authenticity. Photographs are numbered and signed.
Every customer can be given a copy of their certificate of authenticity by contacting support@singulart.com
With Singulart, you can pay safely by credit card or bank transfer.
For all transactions exceeding your credit limit, contact us. We are required to verify every transfer, as part of the fight against fraud and money laundering.
Singulart prices include:
- Price of an artwork defined by an artist.
- Insurance. Your order is 100% protected in case of any damage or loss.
- All customs fees, taxes, and document preparation.
- Third-party logistic provider shipping costs.
- A dedicated Singulart customer care specialist that will assist you with any questions or problems during shipment.
Emmanuel Akolo
Canada
Artist highlights
- Local Artist
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
Discover the creation in interiors
Other artworks by Emmanuel Akolo
Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Unmounted artwork. Mounting and/or framing available on request.
- Dimensions : 16x20in
About this artwork
I painted The Boy I Left Behind to look at memory, growth, and how we change as we get older. The painting shows a young boy in the front looking away, and an older youth looking back toward an open window with a bright blue sky. This shows a conversation between the past and the future, capturing the moment we look back at who we used to be.
I used strong, bright colors on the skin to show the "inner fire" and strength of both figures. The open… window is a symbol of hope, showing the big world that waits for us outside. This work is about staying strong as we grow, showing the quiet lines that connect who we were with who we are becoming.
I used strong, bright colors on the skin to show the "inner fire" and strength of both figures. The open… window is a symbol of hope, showing the big world that waits for us outside. This work is about staying strong as we grow, showing the quiet lines that connect who we were with who we are becoming.
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
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
Emmanuel Akolo
The Boy I Left Behind
$1,150
