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Bukola OrioyeEmancipation - Blue background afro-centric figurative painting2022
2022
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“Emancipation” by Bukola Orioye is a commanding large-scale portrait that celebrates Black identity, strength, and shared liberation. At 72 by 60 inches, the painting radiates presence and bold clarity, capturing a poised man and woman standing shoulder to shoulder against a vivid electric blue backdrop.
The woman, dressed in an oversized white shirt with black trousers, exudes grace and calm defiance. Her voluminous natural hair is rendered with depth and care ( a crown in itself) symbolizing pride in cultural heritage and unfiltered beauty. Beside her, the man, clad in a striking red ensemble, stands firm, gazing directly at the viewer with unapologetic confidence. His sharp flat-top hairstyle is a powerful nod to 90s Black culture, echoing themes of style, resistance, and pride.
This painting speaks to freedom not just from oppression but from internalized constraints, celebrating self-definition and dignity. The bold use of primary colors, white, red, black, and blue is more than stylistic; it forms a coded language of power, vulnerability, passion, and rebirth.
Why This Work Matters
Visual Power: The scale and contrast are arresting, making it a perfect centerpiece for collectors, galleries, and institutions.
Cultural Reclamation: Orioye's subjects aren’t abstracted or mythologized they are human, modern, proud, and deeply present.
Historical Resonance: With echoes of the civil rights era, postcolonial identity, and Afro-modernity, Emancipation is both contemporary and timeless.
Narrative Depth: This piece invites contemplation around gender roles, solidarity, and the shared journey of Black liberation.
Collector Notes
Signed by the artist in lower right corner.
Comes with a Certificate of Authenticity.
Suitable for institutions or collectors interested in African and Diasporic contemporary art.
Ideal for exhibition centered on freedom, identity, cultural continuity, or modern portraiture.
- Creator:Bukola Orioye (Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2022
- Dimensions:Height: 72 in (182.88 cm)Width: 60 in (152.4 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU2878216641282
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