Broken Soul, 2021
Painting : acrylic, pencil, charcoal · 91.4 x 121.9 x 3.8 cm 36 x 48 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 121.9 x 3.8 cm 36 x 48 x 1.5 inch Height x Width x Depth
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The work "Broken" is a raw, intimate exploration of emotional collapse and the vulnerability that follows profound pain. Rendered in stark black and white charcoal, the figure curls in on herself, a pose that signifies withdrawal, exhaustion, and the need for self-protection. The vibrant, active background of electric blue and turbulent orange heightens the sense of internal chaos surrounding her fragile state. This painting speaks to the moment when one is forced to stop and acknowledge complete depletion, honoring the heavy weight of sorrow. The small, solitary white flower at her feet symbolizes a fragile spark of hope or the potential for healing that remains even in the deepest despair. "Broken" is an honest tribute to the human experience of falling apart, reminding us that there is courage in acknowledging one's lowest point.
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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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