About the Artist
Full name: Akintunde Emmanuel Olalekan Artist name: Emmanuel Akintunde
Emmanuel Akintunde (b. early 1990s, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria) is a multidisciplinary visual artist whose work seamlessly integrates traditional and contemporary elements. His artistic journey commenced in secondary school with a spontaneous portrait sketch on a classroom table, igniting his passion for art. This early interest led him to pursue a degree in Fine and Applied Arts at Ladoke Akintola University of Technology (LAUTECH), Ogbomoso, where he earned a B.Tech and refined his skills in painting and drawing.…
Akintunde employs oil, acrylic, charcoal, and pastel to explore themes of human emotion, spirituality, and cultural identity. His art uniquely merges African heritage with modern influences, balancing realism, abstraction, and expressive detail to produce visually striking and thought-provoking works.
Driven by optimism and a belief in the transformative power of art, Akintunde utilizes creativity as a means of healing, inspiration, and connection. He has established himself as a distinctive voice in contemporary African art, contributing to dialogues that resonate across cultures and generations.
Artist statement: My work celebrates African identity by intertwining sociocultural themes with modern tools and materials. I create visual narratives that advocate for hope, love, resilience, and courage. This fusion connects the personal with the universal, transforming my art into a dialogue that resonates across
