Okunade Olamilekan · Ibadan · Nigeria
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Goodbye, saying goodbyes can be difficult and look like a difficult task, but this piece is telling each individual to be willing to let go of what was/is meant not to be in our control to begin with. Ironically, this piece shows two hands letting go of each other in due time, meaning they were in a situation that was not favorable, thus the breakup and goodbye happened. The message of this painting is to urge everyone to say goodbye to toxic and unfavorable situations that can truncate their mental health and general well-being.
1. Theme: Letting go, emotional freedom, self-preservation, and the courage to walk away from unhealthy situations.
2. Process: Using the imagery of two hands gradually releasing each other to symbolise separation, acceptance, and the difficult but necessary decision to let go.
3. Emotion: Pain, vulnerability, acceptance, courage, healing, and the peace that comes with choosing oneself.
4. Reference: The reality that not every relationship or situation is meant to last inspired this work. The separating hands represent the courage to release what no longer serves us, reminding viewers that saying goodbye is not always a sign of weakness or failure, but sometimes an essential step towards protecting one's mental health, reclaiming peace, and embracing new beginnings.
Medium
Acrylic
Dimensions
24 x 30 inches
Weight
1 kg
Framing
Not framed
Year created
2024
Availability
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Curated for its storytelling, materiality, and collector feedback. Pair it with warm lighting and neutral palette interiors to let its textures shine.
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Okunade Olamilekan
Ibadan · Nigeria
Okunade Olamilekan (b. 1988) is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his evocative paintings. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and currentl...
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