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Bukola OrioyeAkogun - Contemporary Abstract minimalistic modern painting by Bukola Orioye2025
2025
$2,500
£1,881.04
€2,178.80
CA$3,519.85
A$3,910.94
CHF 2,055.83
MX$47,737.33
NOK 25,992.99
SEK 24,369.01
DKK 16,260.96
About the Item
This work belongs to my ongoing series Oju lari, but beneath the surface…, a body of 25 paintings that explore layers of being, identity, and healing through abstract figuration and vibrant color.
In Akogun II, the figure emerges boldly from a turquoise background, clothed in cascading green textures that blend fluidly with gestural sweeps of white and black. The dark textured crown suggests both resilience and individuality, while the flight of butterflies to the left symbolizes transformation, freedom, and rebirth. The abstract composition gives a sense of motion like a spirit caught between worlds, grounded yet expansive.
What makes it unique:
The interplay of controlled brushwork with spontaneous acrylic pours makes every section of the painting unrepeatable.
The balance of bright, calming blues with deep, grounding tones evokes both serenity and strength.
Symbolism of butterflies and the layered silhouette invite multiple interpretations, making it a piece that grows with its collector.
Why it’s worth the price:
This painting is not only a visually striking work but part of a cohesive, well-thought-out series. It carries both artistic and conceptual weight, reflecting my practice of questioning the present through the past for a better future. Its uniqueness, hand-painted textures, and depth of meaning make it more than decoration it’s a conversation piece and a long-term investment.
Condition:
The work is in excellent condition. Painted on high-quality stretched cotton canvas with archival acrylics, it has been carefully preserved and is ready to hang.
Background:
The Oju lari, but beneath the surface… series was conceived from personal reflections on navigating life’s layers of consciousness. It is a search for calmness, inner peace, and spiritual connection through color and form. Akogun II in particular speaks to inner strength—the “warrior” spirit that persists quietly beneath the surface.
Details useful for collectors:
Size: 40in x 40in
Signed and dated on the front (2025)
Comes with a certificate of authenticity
Can be shipped worldwide with professional packaging
- Creator:Bukola Orioye (Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2025
- Dimensions:Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)
- More Editions & Sizes:24 x 24 Edition of 5Price: $200
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2878216802942
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