Akọ ìbẹ́pẹ (Male Papaya) (2024) Painting by Olamilekan Okunade

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  • Original Artwork (One Of A Kind) Painting, Acrylic on Canvas
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Akọ ìbẹ́pẹ is a story of a barren woman who was stigmatized with a sin she knows nothing about, she was bullied for not being able to conceive an offspring. All her efforts to prove not at fault became abortive as she gradually crawled into her shell with shame, grit, and acceptance of defeat which led to her end. Her story inspired this painting and [...]
Akọ ìbẹ́pẹ is a story of a barren woman who was stigmatized with a sin she knows nothing about, she was bullied for not being able to conceive an offspring. All her efforts to prove not at fault became abortive as she gradually crawled into her shell with shame, grit, and acceptance of defeat which led to her end. Her story inspired this painting and I reached a profound conclusion that society can do better for women who are lacking in one way or another, "Ọlọ́run ló ń sọmọ", we shouldn't forget that, the fruit of the womb is not a woman's work alone, it is a task for both gender and its not her fault. God gifts whosoever he wants to.
The composition was centered on a woman whose tribulation is represented with a male papaya, Akọ ìbẹ́pẹ in Yoruba pedagogy represents emotion surrounding fertility and the societal pressures placed on women who are unable to conceive. The woman in this composition stands as a powerful symbol of resilience in the face of societal anomalies which I captured with serene pixelated colors.

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. Okunade Olamilekan (b. 1988) is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his evocative paintings. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and currently residing in Oyo State, he is a full-time practicing studio artist. [...]

Okunade Olamilekan (b. 1988) is a contemporary Nigerian artist known for his evocative paintings. Born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and currently residing in Oyo State, he is a full-time practicing studio artist. Olamilekan graduated in 2017 with a BTech (Hon. Fine and Applied Arts) from Ladoke Akintola University in Ogbomoso, Oyo State, Nigeria. His artwork primarily explores themes related to the cultural dynamics and societal issues affecting the black community, with a particular focus on the roles and experiences of women. Using acrylic paint on canvas, he draws inspiration from his immediate environment, gender physiognomy, and societal struggles.

Olamilekan has participated in numerous joint exhibitions and competitions, achieving recognition as one of the top 100 finalists in the "Life in My City" (Limcaf) competition in 2019. He was also the 2nd runner-up at the Jesudahunsi Art Competition in 2008 and received the award for the most creative student at LAUTECH in 2015. His works have been showcased internationally, including at the Suzhou Expo in China (2021), the MoDhafest Art in Healing Exhibition in the USA (2022), and the Yoruba ni mi Gallery in the UK (2022).

In addition to his artistic practice, Olamilekan has a residential atelier where he mentors young emerging artists through internships. He is a member of Global Arts in Medicine and co-founder of "Sip and Paint Your Mental Health," demonstrating his commitment to using art as a medium for healing and community engagement. His works are widely collected both in Nigeria and internationally.

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