Iwalewa Gallery

Unfolding Bloom

Unfolding Bloom 2025

Francis Jeremiah

Acrylic on Canvas.

48 x 48 Inches (121.9 × 121.9 cm)

This artwork presents portrait of a young person, whose features are intricately adorned with a delicate floral pattern, creating a textured, mosaic-like effect.The eyes, which gaze directly at the viewer, convey a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The slightly downturned mouth and subtle shadows add to the impression of quiet...

This artwork presents portrait of a young person, whose features are intricately adorned with a delicate floral pattern, creating a textured, mosaic-like effect.The eyes, which gaze directly at the viewer, convey a sense of vulnerability and introspection. The slightly downturned mouth and subtle shadows add to the impression of quiet melancholy, inviting viewers to empathize with the subject's inner world. Their hair is replaced with vibrant green foliage, accented with small flowers, and a few roses, which symbolizes growth and a connection to nature.The background is a soft, repeating pattern of white flowers against a muted grey-green backdrop, enhancing the artwork’s dreamlike quality.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 48 x 48 Inches(121.9 × 121.9 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Arcrylic paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.
Francis Jeremiah, 1997, Nigeria.

Francis Jeremiah's artistic practice is distinguished by a profound examination of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. His expansive canvases, characterized by a predominance of cool and earthy tones, frequently feature isolated figures situated within intricate narrative frameworks. A distinctive motif in Jeremiah's oeuvre is the representation of leaves as human hair, a visual trope inspired by his formative experiences...

Francis Jeremiah's artistic practice is distinguished by a profound examination of the interconnectedness of humanity and nature. His expansive canvases, characterized by a predominance of cool and earthy tones, frequently feature isolated figures situated within intricate narrative frameworks. A distinctive motif in Jeremiah's oeuvre is the representation of leaves as human hair, a visual trope inspired by his formative experiences in Kaduna, Nigeria. Having grown up in a rural environment, Jeremiah cultivated a deep affinity with nature, often traversing the village, engaging with flora, and observing farmers transporting harvested produce. This imagery subsequently evolved into a metaphorical device in his artistic practice, symbolizing fertility, growth, and abundance. Currently based in Sagamu, Nigeria, Jeremiah's artistic endeavors have evolved to advocate for environmental conservation. In response to the encroachment of urbanization on natural spaces, his work serves as a clarion call for the preservation of green environments, emphasizing the critical need for trees and plants to sustain healthy habitats and ensure adequate oxygen levels. Through his art, Jeremiah underscores the imperative of environmental stewardship, highlighting the intricate relationship between human existence and the natural world.