Olalekan Adeyemi
Itunu (Comfort)
2019

About the Item

"Itunu (Comfort)" is a heartwarming artwork by the talented artist Olalekan Adeyemi, which beautifully captures the essence of a young woman's comforting presence and the warmth of her smile. The artwork radiates a profound sense of optimism, ambition, and resilience. In this evocative piece, Adeyemi skillfully portrays a young woman adorned with a captivating smile. Her smile is more than just a facial expression; it is a window to her heart and soul. It exudes a comforting aura that resonates with all who encounter her. The artist ingeniously conveys the idea that a woman's smile can be a source of solace, not only to herself but also to those around her. It symbolizes her dreams, hopes, and aspirations, which she generously shares with the world. This young woman is not just a symbol of positivity; she is a pillar of strength. As a mother, she carries the heavy mantle of nurturing and protecting the next generation. Through the challenges and tribulations of life, she remains unyielding, with an unwavering determination to provide a better future for her children. Her resilience is a testament to her unwavering commitment to not only weather the storms but to ensure her young ones are shielded from their harshest effects. "Itunu (Comfort)" invites viewers to bask in the radiance of this remarkable woman's smile and draws attention to the immense power of positivity and determination. Olalekan Adeyemi's work reminds us of the profound impact a single individual can have on the world, offering comfort, hope, and resilience in a world that can sometimes be trying. Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gallery) About Artist Olalekan Adeyemi [B.1988] hail from Osun State, Nigeria. He is a painter of visually engaging and photo-surrealistic paintings. He infuses a strong socio-cultural interpretation into his strict patience in searching for an aesthetic representation and an avenue to extract the best of his creativity. He seeks to illustrate more than what meets the eye, which inspires his choice of a dynamic rendition style to captivate viewers to look more than once but repeatedly and with a new find at each encounter... He strongly perceives the affairs of life as a peeling-off process; just as the skin is shed, first comes the loss of hold to the former ground, then follows the cracking or peeling off, which leaves suggestive evidence of time for every reason. This conscious experience transcends any time, present or past. "I want my works to be timeless and still have relative experience when encountered because just as time goes on, life goes on". He is a Fine and Applied Arts graduate and holds a B. Tech (Hons.) from the Ladoke Akintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso. He has participated in numerous group exhibitions in Nigeria and his work is found in many private collections in Nigeria and abroad with an annual feature in the October Rain exhibition of the Lagos state chapter of the Society of Nigerian Artists (SNA). Winner of the Next of Kin (Series 4, 2022), an annual juried competition.

Creator:

Olalekan Adeyemi (1988, Nigerian)

Creation Year:

2019

Dimensions:

Height: 44.5 in (113.03 cm)Width: 39.4 in (100.08 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Medium:

Oil,Canvas

Movement & Style:

Photorealist

Period:

21st Century