Need you closer than before (How Fragile We Are When It Isn’t Blossoming)

Name: Need you closer than before (How Fragile We Are When It Isn’t Blossoming)
Brand: Akintomide Akinshola
SKU: 56231640236405
Price: 2020.0 EUR
Availability: InStock

Akintomide Akinshola
Nigeria

€2.020,00

Painting, Ink and Acrylic on Canvas

Size: 77 W x 87 H cm / 30.31 X 34.25 in

Ships in a tube

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About The Artwork

This piece continues my exploration of companionship and the quiet strength it offers, especially in moments of uncertainty. It speaks to the beauty of presence—two figures leaning into one another, finding balance through shared trust. For me, closeness extends beyond comfort; it becomes a means of endurance, a way to keep moving forward. In this work, companionship emerges as both shelter and bridge, guiding us from solitude toward a shared space of hope and resilience.

Originally created: 2025
Subject: Identity, Portrait, Pattern, Culture, Expression, Symbolism
Material: Canvas
Medium: Ink, Acrylic
Styles: Figurative, Pattern, Surreal, Symbolism, Decorative

Details & Dimensions

Painting: Ink and Acrylic on canvas
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 77 W x 87 H cm
Frame: Not Framed
Ready to Hang: Not applicable
Packaging: Ships in a tube

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Ships From: Nigeria

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Akintomide Akinshola

ABOUT THE ARTIST

Akintomide Akinshola

Akintomide’s art explores identity, culture, and human connection. Using ink and acrylic, he creates figurative portraits that highlight the beauty and resilience of relationships. His distinctive facial exaggerations—especially the nose—reflect personal experiences transformed into symbols of strength and individuality. Blending African and non-African fabric patterns, his work reimagines cultural ties and celebrates shared humanity through themes of identity, belonging, and connection.