Iwalewa Gallery

Rotimi Akinnire, 1971, Nigeria.

Rotimi Akinnire born in 1971 attended the Institute of the Textile Technology, Art and Design in Lagos. In his artist sojourn, he explores nature transforming into attractive and impressive scenery displaying the intricacy of nature and its splendor. The grandeur with which he lays lush trees, forest and woods leaves the viewer with an impression about nature that conveys a...

Rotimi Akinnire born in 1971 attended the Institute of the Textile Technology, Art and Design in Lagos. In his artist sojourn, he explores nature transforming into attractive and impressive scenery displaying the intricacy of nature and its splendor. The grandeur with which he lays lush trees, forest and woods leaves the viewer with an impression about nature that conveys a dream idea of paradise. Akinnire's work permeates into the canvas the serenity and ambience embedded in nature.
Rotimi Akinnire's works are widely sought after locally and internationally due to his vast experience. He has participated in quite a number of exhibitions both solo and joint.

ROTIMI AKINNIRE's Artworks

Forest Of Dreams, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

The winding path disappears into a hazy, surreal landscape, reminiscent of a waking dream. This piece is a powerful exploration of imagination, where the vibrant essence of heritage and memory are beautifully entwined.

Luminous Path, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

A glowing, luminous path leads the viewer through a shadowy forest. This work is a testament to the imagination, where light and resilience guide us through moments of fragile silence and discovery.

Into The Thicket, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

The eye is drawn deep into a dense, immersive forest, a world of intertwined forms and vibrant life. The piece is a poetic tribute to the resilience of nature and the silent majesty of its heritage.

The Verdant Path, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

An elevated perspective reveals a path carved through a lush, verdant landscape. The work captures a silent journey, suggesting a powerful and imaginative exploration into a world of pure nature and resilience.

Autumn Path, 2025

Rotimi Akinnire

A path winds through a forest floor of rich, autumnal tones, guiding the viewer on a visual journey. This piece captures the silent beauty of change and the fragile, ever-present memory of seasons past.

The Whispering Woods, 2020

Rotimi Akinnire

A luminous patch of light breaks through the monochrome trees, suggesting a moment of revelation. This piece masterfully captures the silent, meditative quality of the forest, inviting an imaginative connection to the natural world and heritage.

A Quiet Place, 2020

Rotimi Akinnire

A quiet path leads the viewer into a serene, monochromatic world, creating a sense of profound solitude. The work invites reflection on the silent moments of life, capturing the fragile beauty of a personal memory.

Crimson Horizon, 2020

Rotimi Akinnire

A stunning abstract landscape of deep crimson and textured forms suggests a horizon on fire. The piece is a powerful expression of imaginative vision, capturing a resilient and silent moment of natural, transformative energy.

Solitude's Path, 2020

Rotimi Akinnire

A single, winding path beckons the viewer into a secluded, contemplative space. This work beautifully captures the quiet dignity of solitude, inviting a moment of deep reflection on personal memory and resilience.

The Secret Garden, 2021

Rotimi Akinnire

This intricate piece reveals a hidden world of vibrant, interwoven foliage and light. The work is a testament to the imagination, capturing the fragile and silent beauty of a private, verdant sanctuary within a memory.

Whispers Of The Forest, 2021

Rotimi Akinnire

The artist captures the hushed and intricate beauty of a woodland scene with masterful detail. The painting's textured, pointillist style creates a vibrant, almost ethereal, tapestry of light and shadow.

Nature, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

A vibrant testament to the enduring beauty and wildness of nature. The artist presents a dense and intricate landscape, inviting the viewer to step into a world of profound serenity and resilience.

Cascading Serenity, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

This piece captures a peaceful waterfall cascading down moss-covered rocks, surrounded by a lush forest. The tranquil scene evokes a sense of renewal and the quiet, persistent rhythm of the natural world.

The Verdant Path Canvas, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

A journey into an overgrown landscape, where the imagination can get lost on a path surrounded by dense foliage. The work explores the themes of memory and the raw, untamed essence of nature.

The Sacred Grove, 2023

Rotimi Akinnire

The painting depicts a secluded, winding path leading into a dense and ancient forest. This piece invites contemplation, suggesting a hidden place of spiritual significance and profound natural history.

Whispers In Dots, 2020

Rotimi Akinnire

Formed entirely in soft monochrome tones, the trees rise quietly built not from brushstrokes, but from countless tiny dots. Whispers in Dots is a meditative exploration of nature's stillness, where each point holds breath, space, and shadow. In the absence of color, texture takes the lead, allowing the trees to speak in silence.

The Watchers In The Path Ii, 2021

Rotimi Akinnire

A quiet path stretches beneath clustered trees, each dot placed with care but look again. Faces begin to appear some soft, some stern, some barely there. The Watchers in the Path is a pointillist illusion, where nature and presence blend. The trees whisper, the leaves listen, and the silence is alive. The longer you look, the more it reveals memories, spirits, or perhaps parts of yourself watching back.

The Watchers In The Path, 2024

Rotimi Akinnire

A quiet path stretches beneath clustered trees, each dot placed with care but look again. Faces begin to appear some soft, some stern, some barely there. The Watchers in the Path is a pointillist illusion, where nature and presence blend. The trees whisper, the leaves listen, and the silence is alive. The longer you look, the more it reveals memories, spirits, or perhaps parts of yourself watching back.