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Eyitayo Alagbe Smile2023
2023
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"Smile" by Eyitayo Alagbe is a heartwarming artwork that beautifully captures the essence of joy and innocence embodied in a young boy. The title, "Smile," serves as a thematic anchor, hinting at the central focus of the piece—the genuine and infectious happiness radiating from the subject.
Alagbe's skillful use of color, light, and form breathes life into the canvas, creating a visual narrative that goes beyond mere representation. The young boy in the artwork becomes a conduit for the artist's celebration of the simple pleasures of life. His smile, brilliantly depicted by Alagbe, becomes a beacon of positivity, inviting viewers to share in the warmth of the moment.
The composition and attention to detail in "Smile" evoke a sense of spontaneity and authenticity. Whether it's the crinkles around the boy's eyes, the play of light on his features, or the subtle nuances in his expression, Alagbe captures the fleeting nature of pure joy. The viewer is drawn into the scene, encouraged to reflect on the universal delight found in the unguarded laughter of childhood.
"Smile" serves as a testament to Eyitayo Alagbe's ability to not only convey technical proficiency but also to elicit an emotional response from those who engage with his art. In a world often filled with complexities, this artwork becomes a poignant reminder of the enduring power of a simple, genuine smile—a timeless expression that transcends cultural and linguistic boundaries, resonating with the universal language of happiness.
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About the Artist
Joy Eyitayo Alagbe Is a mixed-media artist based in Ibadan, Nigeria. He was Born on June 14, 1997, in Ogbomosho, Oyo State Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo's life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and how we are as Africans. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained a National Certificate of Education in Fine and Applied Art, However, currently studying for a Degree in Fine and Applied Arts at the esteemed Obafemi Awolowo University.
He decided to follow his desire to become an artist, intrigued by the mysteries of the human figure as a unique work of nature, he uses it to create pieces that speak to subjects he feels are neglected or not spoken about in Nigeria. He works in many artistic mediums but has a preference for Charcoal, pencil, and acrylic on paper and canvas, mixing charcoal and acrylic within a single composition because of its versatility and texture. He devotes his time in the studio to the study of his artistic technique and the search for continuous improvement of his expressive capabilities.
Eyitayo’s art speaks about black power, hope, joy, pain, socio-political issues, and the way we are as Africans, He has been exhibited in both national and international galleries and his work is heard in Arnheim Collections, US Embassy, Equatoria Guinea and others. In addition, his art has been featured in both National and International publications.
- Creator:Eyitayo Alagbe (1997, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2023
- Dimensions:Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717213629472
Joy Eyitayo Alagbe Is a mixed media artist based in Ibadan, Nigeria. He was Born on June 14, 1997, in Ogbomoso, Oyo State Nigeria. Art has always been part of Eyitayo’s life as he draws inspiration from the life experiences of the people surrounding him and the way we are as African. After studying at Emmanuel Alayande College of Education, where he gained an NCE certificate in Fine and Applied art, Eyitayo Alagbe decided to follow his desire to become an artist. Intrigued by the mysteries of the human figure as a unique work of nature, he uses it to create works that speak to subjects he feels are neglected or not spoken about in Nigeria. Eyitayo works in many artistic mediums but has a preference for Charcoal pencil and acrylic on paper and canvas, mixing charcoal and acrylic within a single composition because of its versatility and texture. He devotes his time in the studio to the study of his artistic technique and the search for continuous improvement of his expressive capabilities. Eyitayo’s art speaks about black power, hope, joy, pain, sociopolitical issues, and the way we are as African Eyitayo participated in several group exhibitions both physical and virtual exhibitions which allows him to showcase his works to the world (Ibadan Arnheim Collections Art exhibition 2021), (Open Windows by VAV Art gallery 2021). And had collectors in the US and Mexico
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