The Burden Bearer
Acrylic on Canvas
60x48in
$3,830
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Emmanuel Akolo
Nigeria
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Artist highlights
- Local Artist
- Featured in gallery curations
- Works on commission
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Artwork details
- Medium : Acrylic on Canvas
- Other details : Artwork on supported wooden frame. Ready to hang. Framing on request.
- Dimensions : 36x36in
About this artwork
I created The Grooming as an exploration of the quiet architecture of care. In this piece, the act of styling hair is stripped of its vanity and presented as a foundational ritual of connection. It is a space where time slows down—a meditative exchange between the one who tends and the one who is tended to. The bold, textured brushwork on the figures contrasts with the stillness of the deep green background, mirroring the intensity of the bond shared…
in these private moments.
Through the rhythmic motion of the hands and the patient, reflective gaze of the child, the painting captures the transmission of identity and the silent language of devotion that exists within the domestic sphere. I aim to celebrate the "structural" resilience found in these daily acts of love, honoring the hands that shape us, one braid at a time. The Grooming is a tribute to the maternal and communal bonds that provide a steady foundation for our evolving sense of self.
Through the rhythmic motion of the hands and the patient, reflective gaze of the child, the painting captures the transmission of identity and the silent language of devotion that exists within the domestic sphere. I aim to celebrate the "structural" resilience found in these daily acts of love, honoring the hands that shape us, one braid at a time. The Grooming is a tribute to the maternal and communal bonds that provide a steady foundation for our evolving sense of self.
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
The Grooming
$4,130
