Connectivity - 2012 in Private Collection
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas
Colour and Forms in Private Collection
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas
W24" by H36”
Wisdom Garden Collection of Govt. of Manitoba
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas
H30" by W40"
Title: Flying or Falling
Medium: Oil and Acrylic on canvas
Size: W98” x H55” x 2"
This painting is created as a visual contribution to the international debate and political influence on global issues; human rights, health, immigration and social implication/concerns of exceptional vegetable.
MFA
The result of Yisa Akinbolaji's work is as magical as the creative process he explores - Josiah Anosike -
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Through the Mist Collection of Canada Life Assurance Company
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H40" by W40"
Worthy Treasure in Private Collection
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H36" by W48"
Reconstruction
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H30" by W40"
Who is In and Who is Out
YISA AKINBOLAJI MFA
P A I N T I N G - P R I N T M A K I N G - I N S TA L L A T I O N S
The tree that talks all day:
Oil, acrylic and remoglue on canvas
Size: 23" x 30"
The Forest Witness
New media with oil and acrylic on canvas
Size: 44" x 64"
Yisa Akinbolaji, his works, his patrons, mission and exhibition ...
While furthering the development of my technique in my Winnipeg studio, the news of a missing woman whose remains was later found on October 28, 2018, broke. The disturbing frequency of incidence like that in North America brought to my mind the Boko Haram news in Nigeria, which over 200 girls were abducted from their school in 2014 - less than 100 of them was confirmed rescued by the end of 2019. As an artist and youth advocate, I continue to wonder the agony the victims and their families would be going through. My body of work, Who is In and Who is Out is to bring attention to the various social calamities facing our humanity.
Alignment of Space Windows
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H36" by W48"
Wisdom Thread 2013 Collection of Dr. Adeyiza Momoh
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H36" by W48"
Featured in the Govt. of Alberta Education Curriculum page 31
Dancing Stars (2010) Collection of Dr. Bill Derksen, Winnipeg, Canada
Acrylic and mixed-media combining the use of Remoglue on canvas
H30" by W30"
Untitled 2014 Collection of Dr. Kayode Fayemi.
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H20" by W20"
Invocation of the Spirit Collection of Prof. Zdravko Duvnjak, Ottawa
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H24" by W24"
Light on the Way
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H30" by W30"
Alliance, 2012
Acrylic and mixed-media with Remoglue on canvas H40" by W90"
ABOVE: You are welcomed to "Who is In and Who is Out" collection on the gallery page. It is my hope that you will enjoy the development of my unique painting process. It is also my hope that the exhibition will particularly cause you to reflect, to question and think about the important issues facing the world. Countries decide who is allowed in and who is kept out. They decide who and what is protected and who and what is left at risk. Whether it's human trafficking victims in Africa and Asia, the injustice against the indigenous women and girls in North America or our increasingly polluted environment, I hope my exhibition motivates you to explore the world of Who is In and Who is Out, so that we can all contribute to make our world a better place for everyone.