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Ifeoluwa Alade"Light in the Darkness (II)" - Acrylic and Glow in the Dark Botanical Painting2024
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Nigerian artist Ifeoluwa Alade’s *Light in the Darkness (II)* is an original acrylic and glow-in-the-dark painting that explores the enduring themes of hope and regeneration central to his 2024 solo exhibition, *The Sprout of Hope*, at Abend Gallery. Measuring 24 x 20 inches (60.96 x 50.80 cm), the unframed but ready-to-hang canvas features Alade’s distinctive Araism technique—interwoven rhythmic brushwork that builds complex forms and symbolic narrative layers.
At the heart of the composition is a budding plant surrounded by butterflies, mushrooms, and cut branches, all set against a patterned red backdrop. This imagery reflects the scriptural inspiration from Job 14:7, which is also inscribed directly into the painting: “For there is hope of a tree, if it be cut down, that it will sprout again...” The use of glow-in-the-dark medium enhances the symbolic presence of light amid decay and transformation.
This piece is part of Alade’s broader visual language that interweaves personal, ecological, and spiritual themes. The painting’s elements—nests of fallen wood, fluttering life forms, and emerging flora—speak to the fragility of life and the quiet power of renewal through divine and natural cycles.
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
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1308216161352
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