Bronze Sculpture for Sale
Finding The Painter, 2026
Painting : acrylic · 40.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm 16 x 20 x 1 inch
€549
549 €
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Shipped from: Nigeria
Delivery to: France , € 110
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Type
Painting : Unique artwork
Condition
Artwork sold in perfect condition, not framed
Authenticity
Sold with certificate of Authenticity from the gallery
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Signature
Hand-signed by artist
Dimensions ( cm • inch )
40.6 x 50.8 x 2.5 cm 16 x 20 x 1 inch Height x Width x Depth
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Vetted seller since 2026
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Description
Every journey begins by learning from those who came before us. We follow, we imitate, and we search for certainty, believing that if we take the same steps, we will arrive at the same place. But there comes a moment when the borrowed path can take us no further. We are left alone with an empty space, our own choices, and the responsibility of making the next mark. This piece is a reflection on that moment. It is about discovering that authenticity is never inherited; it is revealed through the courage to continue when certainty has disappeared. We are not lost because we cannot see the way. We are only lost when we stop making one. Looking back, I no longer see this work as the beginning of a painting. I see it as the beginning of a painter. What I believed was a search for the right image became a search for the one capable of creating it. The painting did not simply come to life on the canvas; in its making, it quietly began to shape the person holding the brush. Perhaps every painting carries two stories: the one we see, and the one it leaves behind in the artist. In the end, this work became more than the record of a landscape. It became the record of a life discovering that, as the painting was being made, the painting was also making its painter.
Presentation
David Akolo is a contemporary visual artist based in Nigeria who works primarily with acrylics. He initially turned to visual art as a vital form of personal therapy—a creative sanctuary to navigate and distance himself from challenging societal ills. Under the direct mentorship and guidance of his brother, Emmanuel, David developed his creative foundations and technical approach, channeling his personal experiences into a dedicated studio practice.
Akolo's paintings beautifully intersect figurative realism with a loose, atmospheric impressionism. His technique employs expressive brushwork and rich textures to build deeply emotional compositions.
Deeply focused on the psychological landscape of the human condition, David's practice explores themes of shared community, inner strength, and personal vulnerability. By leaving distinct facial features ambiguous or entirely unrendered, his subjects transcend specific identities, speaking instead to universal human experiences, internal contemplation, and the silent emotions we all carry. Ultimately, his art serves as a therapeutic storytelling medium designed to foster deeper empathy and mutual understanding.
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