Reckon, 2021
Painting : acrylic, charcoal, canvas · 91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch
$2,000
2 000 $US
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Painting : Unique artwork
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Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
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91.4 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm 36 x 36 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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I painted Reckon to examine the sobering weight of responsibility often thrust upon the young. The composition features two children—one carrying the other—set against a vibrant, acidic green background that heightens the psychological tension of the scene. The central figure meets your gaze with a look of profound, aged maturity, signaling a quiet reckoning with a world that demands strength far beyond her years. This work explores the intersection of innocence and the early, heavy realization of communal duty. By focusing on the physical connection and the protective grip of the elder child, I aim to celebrate the instinctive resilience found in youth. Reckon is an affirmation of those who must grow up too soon, honoring the quiet fortitude and the "structural" emotional support that children often provide for one another in challenging circumstances.
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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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