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Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
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Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas
Emmanuel Akolo, Self Soothe, Painting on canvas

Self Soothe, 2023
Emmanuel Akolo

Painting : acrylic

121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch

€4,481 4 481 €

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Medium

Painting: acrylic

Dimensions cm • inch

121.9 x 152.4 x 3.8 cm 48 x 60 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth

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Painting on canvas

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figurative

Afro

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Women

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Artwork location: Nigeria

Self Soothe is an intimate exploration of the psychological weight of the past and the necessity of emotional liberation. The work depicts a figure in a moment of heavy vulnerability, reclining on a bed while grappling with the unchangeable mistakes of yesterday. It serves as a visual narrative on the struggle to release past burdens in order to obtain the peace of mind required to embrace a positive future. The piece emphasizes that healing is an intentional act, requiring us to authorize ourselves to regulate our emotional states and relieve the anxieties that hold us back. The composition utilizes a somber yet warm palette, with deep shadows and expressive brushwork that mirror the complexity of the subject's internal dialogue. By isolating the figure in such a private, domestic space, the painting invites the viewer to witness a universal human experience: the quiet, often difficult process of self-healing. Ultimately, Self Soothe is a testament to human resilience, acting as a reminder that comfort and tranquility are found when we finally grant ourselves the permission to heal and move forward.

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Emmanuel Akolo
Nigeria  • 1992

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Emmanuel Akolo Olusegun is a Nigerian-born, Niagara-based visual artist bridging engineering precision and self-taught figurative painting. Working with acrylics and charcoal, he builds richly textured surfaces through expressive brushwork and an intimate "fingerprinting" technique that embeds his personal mark into the canvas.

His works engage themes of identity, resilience, and human connection through earthy tones, bold contrasts, and sculptural depth. He describes life as an "unfinished narrative" — and his paintings reflect that evolving story.

Recent highlights include his solo exhibition (2026), Best in Show at the Niagara Falls Juried Art Exhibition (2025), and a residency at Niagara Falls Exchange Art Studios. Saatchi Art named him their sole Nigerian artist on the list; Singulart featured him among . His work is licensed through Samsung Frame TV and LG Gallery TV+, held in private collections across six countries, and supported by the Ontario Arts Council.

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