Motunrayo Akinola
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Human-crafted. AI-refined.The artwork depicts a stark, minimalist composition featuring a single prominent triangular shape against a dark, shadowy background. The stark contrast between the light and dark tones creates a sense of dramatic tension, while the geometric form and its precarious placement evoke a sense of fragility and uncertainty. The artist's use of chiaroscuro lighting and a limited color palette suggests a focus on exploring the interplay of light and shadow, challenging the viewer to find meaning in the simplicity of the scene. This work exemplifies the artist's commitment to exploring the fundamental elements of visual art and inviting the viewer to engage with the emotional and conceptual resonance of the piece. ...
Motunrayo Akinola: Artworks
blank projects
Cape TownBased in a 360 sqm gallery in Woodstock, Cape Town, blank was founded by Jonathan Garnham as a project space in 2005 and transitioned into a commercial gallery during 2012. The gallery represents emerging and increasingly established artists from the region in a critically engaged programme that emphasises contemporaneity, with a focus on concept and abstraction in the African context. With an exhibition programme that has a reputation for shaping the discourse around contemporary art in South(ern) Africa, and participation in prominent local and international art fairs, we seek to place our artists' work in a wide range of private and institutional collections. In addition, blank continues to promote the visual arts in our community through ongoing projects that support the sector. ...