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Bukola Orioye
Okin (Peacock) - Conceptual abstract minimalist African painting

2025

$2,500
£1,885.65
€2,177.94
CA$3,502.67
A$3,894.77
CHF 2,038.98
MX$47,575.35
NOK 25,621.83
SEK 24,102.46
DKK 16,258.17

About the Item

Title: Okin (Peacock) Artist: Bukola Orioye (Nigerian, b. 1993) Year: 2025 Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Condition: Excellent Description & Uniqueness “Okin (Peacock)” is a luminous original painting from Bukola Orioye’s acclaimed 2025 series Oju Lari… But Beneath the Surface. In Yoruba tradition, the peacock is a symbol of beauty, pride, and presence—qualities Orioye reimagines here through the innocence and expressive energy of childhood. Against a deep blue background, three childlike ballet figures emerge. The central dancer, radiant in a red dress and pink shoes, extends her arms and legs in open embrace, embodying joy, freedom, and bold self-expression. Behind her, two more figures stand in softer, faded silhouettes, suggesting memory, potential, or the layered echoes of identity. What makes this piece unique is the way it fuses cultural metaphor with universal imagery. By placing children as carriers of the peacock’s spirit, Orioye connects tradition with the future, innocence with aspiration. The layering of vivid and faint forms mirrors the artist’s recurring theme—what is visible on the surface versus what quietly exists beneath. Value & Why It’s Worth the Price “Okin (Peacock)” transcends the decorative, carrying both emotional resonance and cultural symbolism. It celebrates childhood as a site of beauty and possibility, while reflecting on collective memory and unseen potential. Its striking contrast of bold red against deep blue, and the nuanced play of faded silhouettes, makes it both visually magnetic and deeply reflective. As part of a limited series of 25, it offers rarity and investment potential for collectors of contemporary African art. Condition The work is in excellent, pristine condition. Painted with professional-grade acrylics on canvas in 2025, its surface is clean and vibrant with no damage, fading, or irregularities. Signed and dated by the artist, it comes with a Certificate of Authenticity. Background & History Bukola Orioye, born in Osogbo, Nigeria, draws on Yoruba cosmology and cultural memory to create artworks that question identity, spirituality, and belonging. Trained under Tope Fatumbi in 2019, he has developed a silhouette-based style that merges tradition with abstraction. In Oju Lari… But Beneath the Surface, Orioye explores the tension between what we see and what lies unseen. Okin (Peacock), in particular, foregrounds the beauty of youth and the metaphoric richness of the peacock within Yoruba symbolism, grounding the work in heritage while speaking to universal themes of growth and transformation. Collector’s Details Acrylic on canvas, approx. 40 x 40 in. (size may vary within the series). Signed and dated 2025. Certificate of Authenticity included. Ships rolled and protected; framing available upon request. Ideal statement piece for contemporary, minimalist, or culturally inspired interiors. Investment Note “Okin (Peacock)” offers exclusivity as part of a 25-piece series marking a pivotal phase in Orioye’s career. Its fusion of cultural symbolism, childhood imagery, and layered abstraction positions it as both a visually captivating work and a meaningful cultural investment.
  • Creator:
    Bukola Orioye (Nigerian)
  • Creation Year:
    2025
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 40 in (101.6 cm)Width: 40 in (101.6 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • More Editions & Sizes:
    24 x 24 Edition of 5Price: $500
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  • Gallery Location:
    Ibadan, NG
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2878216858162

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