Baby Thought
$8,000.00
Baby Thought is an arresting, deeply tender mixed-media portrait that captures the pure wonder, awe, and cognitive blossoming of early infancy. The composition depicts a child gazing upward in open-mouthed astonishment, transfixed by a kaleidoscope of delicate butterflies fluttering through the air. Executed with a dense, labyrinthine web of extruded thread-like relief lines across the skin, hair, and garment, the surface creates a dimensional, tactile topography that catches and diffuses light. The butterflies—symbolic emblems of nascent dreams, spiritual metamorphosis, and the unfettered flight of imagination—perch gently on the child’s forehead and swirl into the golden-blue atmospheric background. The piece explores the sanctity of early innocence, transforming a fleeting gesture of curiosity into a timeless visual monument to wonder and future promise.
Artist Name
Samson Akinnire
Represented by
Nike Art Gallery
Artist Statement
Through mixed-media assemblage, I transform discarded aluminum cans, wire, and industrial detritus into intricate narratives of resilience and cultural dialogue. My work bridges traditional African aesthetics and urgent contemporary sustainability, repurposing urban waste into layered portraits that challenge consumerism while honoring the enduring beauty and resourcefulness of community.
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