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Ifeoluwa Alade"Light in the Darkness (I)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Still-Life Painting2024
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In *Light in the Darkness (I)*, Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade presents a striking original painting combining acrylic and glow-in-the-dark medium on canvas. Part of his 2024 solo exhibition *The Sprout of Hope* at Abend Gallery, this 24 x 20 inch (60.96 x 50.80 cm) work is unframed but ready to hang.
Alade’s signature Araism technique—an approach built on rhythmic brushwork and layered tonal structures—gives life to a single snowdrop emerging from a bed of dried brown leaves. Monarch and blue butterflies hover near the delicate blooms, echoing the visual and spiritual themes of renewal. Behind the central imagery lies a deep red geometric pattern with faint scriptural text from Job 14:7: “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again…”
The piece speaks to the perseverance of beauty in the midst of loss, emphasizing growth even in the most desolate surroundings. The glow-in-the-dark elements reinforce this message, allowing the sprout and surrounding life to emit quiet light after darkness falls.
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: 24 in (60.96 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Denver, CO
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