Acrylic on canvas.
25 x 21 Inches (63.5 × 53.3 cm)
This dynamic composition captures a sense of liberation, with two birds in flight against a backdrop of complex geometric patterns, representing hope and movement.
Akin Ajibade has dedicated over 18 years of his career to a powerful and singular theme: the African child. He works from his studio in Lagos and also teaches art at the Lycee Louis Pasteur. Ajibade's art serves as a powerful social commentary. He uses the innocence and vulnerability of children to represent both the challenges and the potential of...
Akin Ajibade has dedicated over 18 years of his career to a powerful and singular theme: the African child. He works from his studio in Lagos and also teaches art at the Lycee Louis Pasteur.
Ajibade's art serves as a powerful social commentary. He uses the innocence and vulnerability of children to represent both the challenges and the potential of the African continent. His paintings are often emotionally charged, conveying themes of hope, resilience, and the reality of poverty.
His works have been featured in prestigious shows across Nigeria and internationally. He has exhibited at galleries such as the Alexis Galleries in Lagos, with paintings like "The Future" and "Hope" being prominent examples.