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Ifeoluwa Alade
"Still I Rise" - Acrylic Figurative Portrait With Birds and Morning Glory Vines

2024

$6,500
£4,897.57
€5,724.69
CA$9,204.65
A$9,373.94
CHF 5,381.03
MX$113,113.53
NOK 62,363.50
SEK 63,220.15
DKK 42,800.15

About the Item

Ifeoluwa Alade’s *Still I Rise (2)* (2024) is an original acrylic painting on canvas, created using the artist’s distinctive Araism technique—a rhythmic, interwoven brushstroke style developed in Nigeria. Part of his solo exhibition *The Sprout of Hope* at Abend Gallery, the painting reflects themes of spiritual resilience, rebirth, and the beauty of inner strength. This visually textured portrait measures 36 x 50 inches and includes Amsterdam’s Glow in the Dark Medium, introducing a subtle luminescent dimension to the work. The central figure—rendered in woven layers of brown, olive, and umber strokes—gazes upward with her hands gracefully crossed beneath her chin. Her form is surrounded by heart-shaped morning glory vines and blossoms, symbols of renewal and perseverance. Birds nest gently in her voluminous, leaf-like hair—one vibrant blue in flight, and another guarding a nest with a golden chick—suggesting nurture and hope. The patterned backdrop is soft and symmetrical, evoking calm, order, and timelessness. Alade’s work speaks deeply to his Nigerian heritage, blending Afrocentric visual storytelling with contemporary portraiture. *Still I Rise* is unframed but ready to hang, and offers a profound meditation on inner radiance and the cyclical nature of growth. Ifeoluwa Alade creates introspective paintings that explore human emotions and relationships through a distinctive woven technique. Born in Nigeria in 1995, Alade earned his Fine and Applied Arts degree from Obafemi Awolowo University, where he studied under mentor Jonathan Imafidor, who significantly influenced his artistic development. Working primarily in oil, acrylic, and watercolor, Alade's style evolved from the African "Araism" movement to his current approach, which portrays figures as compositions of interwoven elements symbolizing the complex amalgamation of experiences, thoughts, and emotions that form human identity. His work examines interpersonal connections, often using symbolism like butterflies and flowers to represent relationships as valuable forms of human existence. Represented by Abend Gallery, Alade has exhibited in solo presentations and prestigious art fairs including the LA Art Show and Scope Art Show in Miami, where the gallery has championed his work internationally.
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  • Creation Year:
    2024
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 50 in (127 cm)Width: 36 in (91.44 cm)
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    Framing Options Available
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  • Gallery Location:
    Denver, CO
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU1308216161412

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