The Organized Mind, 2026
David Akolo  

Painting : acrylic · 121.9 x 91.4 x 3.8 cm 48 x 36 x 1.5 inch

CHF 2,426 2 426 CHF

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THE ORGANISED MIND is a portrait of the inner architecture of being.The mind is a landscape where memories, fears, desires, doubts, beliefs and dreams coexist-each demanding to be heard, each shaping the way we see the world and ourselves.

This work reflects the lifelong search for an inner order that allows us to live with clarity, purpose and authenticity.The face is built from fragments, not as a sign of a broken self, but as evidence of a mind that carries many realities at once. On one side, words- our thoughts, questions, experiences and the stories we tell ourselves. On the other, symbols-our imagination, intuition, instincts and the language that lies beyond words. Between them sits the self-the one who must listen, sort, feel, choose and make sense of it all. Organisation here is not about control or perfection. It is the quiet act of giving every part of ourselves its rightful place.

It is the discipline of deciding what to carry, what to release and what to nurture. It is in this inner order that we find the strength to create, the courage to continue and the freedom to become.We do not organise the mind to control life; we organise the mind so that life no longer controls who we become.

THE ORGANISED MIND is a reminder that before we shape our lives,our work or our relationship, we are always shaping ourselves. In learning to order our inner world , we do not become someone else, we become more fully who we have always been.

Portrait

Geometric

Semi-abstract

Faces

brown

Dark blue

David Akolo, The Organized Mind

David Akolo

Nigeria  • 1997

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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