ADEBANJI ALADE: MY ART, MY PASSION FOR SKETCHING — The Story Behind 40 works that changed my career

The Story Behind 40 works that changed my career 3

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Number 3- Pensive II


I wanted a painting that would remind me of the pensive nights that I used have while organizing pool competitions for residents of St Mungo's(A charity that hoses homeless people) at Cedars Road in Clapham London. This particular hostel has just been shut down, this week after years of running, which makes me cherish this piece, even more. These pool competitions were a means...

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The Story Behind 40 works that changed my career 2

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Number 2- Internal Congestion

Continuing the works that changed my career this is Number 2. A painting called, "Internal Congestion"- This painting was painted in 2008 and it was around the time I had just left my full time job and was cruising into Art full time. I wanted to do a painting that captured the feeling one gets in a congested train during the Rush Hour. Also, I wanted to picture some...

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The Story Behind 40 works that changed my career 1

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Number 1-A portrait for Toby Sharp and his wife.


On this day last month, I clocked 40, and I shared 40 works that changed my career on Facebook. But on this blog I have decided to show the works and the stories behind them in the days ahead, so stay tuned!



Mr & Mrs T. Sharp, 80 x 100cm, Oil on Canvas, 2008


This portrait came as a commission from the groom's father, who wanted a great wedding gift for...

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