Eyitayo Alagbe
Portrait of Adefunke
2022

About the Item

"Portrait of Adefunke" is an original painting created by Eyitayo Alagbe. Eyitayo created "Portrait of Adefunke" with Mixed Media on a Primed canvas of 20Wby 26H Inches The Portrait of Adefunke is a stunning piece of artwork that exudes elegance, grace, and beauty. The painting captures the essence of a young woman named Adefunke, who seems to radiate positivity and warmth from within. The artist has masterfully used colors to create a harmonious blend of shades that perfectly capture the subject's striking features. Adefunke's hair cascades down her back in a luscious, dark wave that contrasts beautifully with her skin's golden glow. Her eyes beam with life, and her full lips are slightly parted as if hinting at a perfect, peaceful moment. The portrait's background is minimalistic, with simple undertones that subtly highlight Adefunke's features. The contrast between the subject and the background adds an air of mystery and intrigue to the portrait. One can't help but admire the brushstrokes' details that come together to create such a remarkable piece of art. Eyitayo Alagbe delicately applied each brushstroke, lending a sense of softness and gentleness to the artwork. This delicate technique of painting draws focus to the minute details of Adefunke's features. Overall, the Portrait of Adefunke is a stunning piece of art that conveys a sense of serenity, elegance, and beauty. Every detail exudes a feeling of calmness, one that can transport you through the portrait and right into Adefunke's world. Its creator has successfully entwined the subject's features with the aesthetic values of art to produce a timeless masterpiece. In describing the painting "Portrait of Adefunke", In Eyitayo Alagbe words: "I think every young girl at some point in her early life wonders what it's like to be a princess. They like the idea of dressing up and the fun of it." "You are a princess, destined to become a queen... Your 'once upon a time' is now". Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity. 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 the way 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 works 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:

2022

Dimensions:

Height: 26 in (66.04 cm)Width: 20 in (50.8 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)

Medium:

Canvas,Charcoal,Acrylic

Movement & Style:

Contemporary

Period:

21st Century