{"product_id":"self-reliance-mixed-media-painting","title":"Self Reliance Mixed Media Painting","description":"\u003cp class=\"ql-align-center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThis mixed media painting celebrates inner strength, self-trust, and the quiet power of confidence and creative independence\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"height: 127.604px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArtist: \u003c\/strong\u003eSamuel Kayode Toba \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTitle: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSelf Reliance\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMedium: \u003c\/strong\u003eAcrylic, news print on textured canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e122 cm x 91 cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eYear: \u003c\/strong\u003e2026\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShipping: \u003c\/strong\u003eFree delivery in UAE within 7 business days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19.6007px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNote: \u003c\/strong\u003eThis artwork is delivered on a stretched canvas\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eabout this mixed media painting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"377\" data-start=\"141\"\u003e“Self Reliance” is a powerful exploration of independence, confidence, and the quiet strength of inner authority. This mixed media painting depicts a figure reclining on a couch, embodying calm self-assurance and focused presence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"727\" data-start=\"379\"\u003eThe work captures the audacity to create with limited tools yet limitless vision. Through layered textures, considered composition, and thoughtful detail, it evokes resilience, disciplined patience, and the courage to act without seeking approval. Every element suggests that strength can be self-generated, and true confidence grows from within.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"970\" data-start=\"729\"\u003eThis painting celebrates self-trust, creative sovereignty, and the transformative power of cultivating one’s own path. It invites viewers to reflect on how autonomy, dedication, and inner conviction define both identity and accomplishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eabout the artist\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eSamuel Kayode Toba, born in 1990, is a Nigerian conceptual artist working from Oyo State, Nigeria. He studied art at The Polytechnic Ibadan and earned a Higher National Diploma in Painting in 2018. Since graduation, he has steadily pursued his practice with deep fascination for Nigerian colors, textures, folklore, and cultural narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eWorking primarily with acrylic and newsprint on textured canvas, he expresses personal curiosities through bold, animated strokes. His distinctive style fuses traditional Nigerian motifs with contemporary expressions, creating compositions that resonate on emotional and cultural levels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eToba’s approach celebrates acrylics in pure hues and in carefully blended layers that highlight movement, depth, and spontaneity. His brushwork combines dynamic textures with layered impressions, emphasizing both control and freedom in two-dimensional spaces. He integrates contrasting and complementary colors with confidence, infusing each piece with energy and striking visual impact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe recurring black human form anchors his exploration of identity, memory, spirituality, and interconnectedness. Through this motif, he pushes boundaries of perception and expands how African culture can be represented in contemporary art. His works promote heritage while celebrating beauty, urging audiences to reimagine art’s possibilities and cultural significance. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"539\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eExhibited in galleries and art fairs locally and internationally, his work receives acclaim for evocative storytelling and powerful imagery. 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