Still Waiting, 2025
Painting : oil, acrylic, canvas · 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch
€3,255
3 255 €
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121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Still Waiting is a study on the endurance of hope and the persistence of the human spirit through the passage of time. This work completes the narrative diptych begun in Waiting for Tomorrow, shifting the dialogue from the cool, expansive uncertainty of youth to the warm, heavy atmosphere of maturity. The painting captures a man in the "evening" of his journey, set against a dramatic, fiery sunset where vibrant oranges and deep shadows represent a lifetime of lived experiences. Despite the closing of the day, the figure remains in a posture of quiet vigil, suggesting that to hope is an enduring state rather than a fleeting impulse. In this concluding work, the horizon, once a distant blue promise in its counterpart—has transformed into a burning reality. I explore the philosophical idea that "Tomorrow" is not a physical destination we eventually reach, but a continuous state of mind. The subject is not defeated by the passage of time; instead, he acts as a sentinel of expectation.
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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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