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Olamilekan OkunadeCry To Freedom - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Pixelated, Women, Clock2024
2024
$3,650
£2,746.29
€3,172.83
CA$5,158.40
A$5,601.02
CHF 2,966.15
MX$68,652.49
NOK 36,707.29
SEK 34,686.45
DKK 23,680.70
About the Item
Cry to Freedom is a visual representation of the emotional journey of a captured soul yearning for liberation. The central figure is seen in bondage and enveloped in bitterness. The symbolic motive of this painting is fighting for freedom regardless of the limitations and loss of time that needed to be covered. The symbolic representation of the chain and the bird that is ready to fly further enhances the narrative of a plea for liberation from physical and emotional confinement; her pose depicts hope; she was seen looking forward to a bright future if she succeeded in breaking off the shackles. The key message of this painting is resilience, aspiration, and the universal longing for freedom in the feminine world.
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About Artist
Okunade Olamilekan (b. 1988) is a contemporary Nigerian artist specialising in painting. He is a full-time practising studio artist residing in Oyo State, Nigeria. He was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. He graduated in 2017 with a B.Tech (Hon. Fine and Applied Arts) from Ladoke Akintola University, Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. His works are strongly influenced by and reflect the cultural happenings and situations that affect the black community, laying more emphasis on women and their places in society, with the medium choice of acrylic paint on canvas. He has his core source of inspiration from his immediate environment, gender physiognomy, and the ups and downs of the struggle of society.
With numerous successful joint exhibitions and competitions under his belt, he emerged among the top 100 finalists for Life in My City (Limcaf) in 2019. He won 2nd runner-up at the Jesudahunsi art competition, 2008, The Bells at Ota. In 2015, he won the award for the most creative student in LAUTECH. He exhibited at the international art fair Suzhou Expo in China, 2021, MoDhafest Art in Healing Exhibition, USA, 2022, Yoruba ni mi Gallery, UK, 2022, and the art fair of Eco Bank in conjunction with Soto Art Gallery, 2024, Lagos.
Okunade Olamilekan is a seasoned professional artist whose works are extensively collected both at home and abroad. He has a residential atelier where he works and also trains young emerging artists for internships. He is a member of Global Arts in Medicine and also a co-founder of Sip and Paint Your Mental Health.
Artist Statement
My art is a tribute, an embodiment of strength, resilience, and quiet but powerful stories that shape my socio-relatable and subconscious community. As a son raised singlehandedly by a single mother, I witnessed firsthand the sacrifices, perseverance, and unwavering love that defined and shaped a typical African child's upbringing. All my experiences with my mother and the women who surround me influence my work, fueling my exploration of identity, struggle, and beauty found in women's resilience.
Through bold colors, intricate geometric patterns, and layered composition, I tell my stories of women's strength. My art is a reflection of the past and present, blending heritage with contemporary narratives. I'm drawn to scenes and themes of equity in the women's pedagogy; my art is a listening ear that has the power to give awareness to the unseen emotions that the she-gender carries around.
Every art piece I create is personal; my art is an extension of my soul search, subconscious awakening, and the gratitude I hold for the women who shaped me. My top goal is to evoke emotion, to start a very critical and crucial conversation in honor of the silent battles fought by so many from the generation before my precious mother to the one coming after her. Art to me is storytelling, and my story is still unfolding.
- Creator:Olamilekan Okunade (1988, Nigerian)
- Creation Year:2024
- Dimensions:Height: 36 in (91.44 cm)Width: 30 in (76.2 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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- Gallery Location:Ibadan, NG
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU1717216909552
Olamilekan Okunade
Olamilekan Okunade is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his bold, geometric compositions that blend cubism, abstraction, and African figurative art. His work captures the essence of Black identity, strength, and cultural heritage through striking color contrasts and fragmented forms.
Drawing inspiration from modernist movements and traditional African aesthetics, Okunade's style is defined by structured blocks of color, angular contours, and expressive portraits that convey both power and introspection. His subjects, often adorned in vibrant fabrics and accessories, exude grace and resilience, reflecting the beauty of African traditions in a modern visual language.
Through his art, Okunade challenges perceptions, celebrating the richness of Black culture while experimenting with form and composition.
His art is a tribute, an embodiment of strength, resilience, and the quiet but powerful stories that shape his socio-relatable and subconscious community. As a son raised singlehandedly by a single mother, he witnessed firsthand the sacrifices, perseverance, and unwavering love that defined and shaped a typical African child's upbringing. All his experiences with his mother and the women who surround him influence his work, fueling his exploration of identity, struggle, and the beauty found in women's resilience.
Through bold colors, intricate geometric patterns, and layered composition, he tells his stories of women's strength. His art is a reflection of the past and present, blending heritage with contemporary narratives. He is drawn to scenes and themes of equity in women's pedagogy; his art is a listening ear that has the power to give awareness to the unseen emotions the she-gender carries around.
Every art piece he creates is personal; his art is an extension of his soul search, subconscious awakening, and the gratitude he holds for the women who shaped him. His top goal is to evoke emotion and to start a very critical and crucial conversation in honor of the silent battles fought by so many, from the generation before his precious mother to the one coming after her. Art to him is storytelling, and his story is still unfolding.
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