Akolo Emma

05/29/2026

I’m thrilled to announce my second stop of the outdoor art fair season! I’ll be at the Rosedale Art Fair at Ramsden Park, June 13 & 14. 🎨

So much to look forward to this season. I can’t wait to share new works with you!
Hope to see you there! 💕

05/19/2026

It’s officially outdoor art show season and I’m thrilled to announce my first stop this year : the Riverdale ArtWalk!

This is just the beginning of a few outdoor shows I’ll be doing this season, and I can’t think of a better way to kick things off. Come find me June 6 & 7 at Jimmie Simpson Park, Toronto.

I can’t wait to share new works with you!
Hope to see you there! 💕

05/03/2026

On March 3rd, I got a random message that stopped me mid-installation of my solo exhibition. It was from Jessica, An Elementary School Teacher at Forest Hill Public School. She had shown her Grade 5/6 class my works, In The Eyes, Lost As A Boy, Lost As A Man, and Joy In Bloom, and her students had used Joy In Bloom as the inspiration for their own art projects. She shared a photo of their finished pieces (Next Slide) on the bulletin board, and I had to put my phone down for a moment just to breathe.

I was in the middle of hanging my own show. And somehow, the most powerful moment I had was seeing how they all interpreted my painting on that bulletin board in Kitchener.
I knew immediately that the original Joy In Bloom belonged there.

What followed was weeks of coordinating around exhibitions, exhaustion, and life happening in between. But on April 8th, I walked into Forest Hill Public School and stood in front of over 200 students to share my journey as an artist. We talked about my journey, concept to completion. About finding your voice. About why art matters.
The questions those kids asked me? Unforgettable. I had a very amazing day.

There is no greater honor for an artist than watching your work spark a fire in the next generation. To Jessica, the staff, and every single student at Forest Hill, thank you for reminding me exactly why I do this. This is why I create. 🙏🏿🎨

My name is Emmanuel Akolo, and I invite you to Follow me on this amazingly crude and raw journey of mine.

Special thanks to and for the amazing visuals.
for logistics and support.
for the prompt framing.
Grateful for the ongoing support of the Ontario Arts Council, your belief in my work makes moments like these possible.

05/03/2026

On March 3rd, I got a random message that stopped me mid-installation of my solo exhibition. It was from Jessica, An Elementary School Teacher at Forest Hill Public School. She had shown her Grade 5/6 class my works, In The Eyes, Lost As A Boy, Lost As A Man, and Joy In Bloom, and her students had used Joy In Bloom as the inspiration for their own art projects. She shared a photo of their finished pieces (Next Slide) on the bulletin board, and I had to put my phone down for a moment just to breathe.

I was in the middle of hanging my own show. And somehow, the most powerful moment I had was seeing how they all interpreted my painting on that bulletin board in Kitchener.
I knew immediately that the original Joy In Bloom belonged there.

What followed was weeks of coordinating around exhibitions, exhaustion, and life happening in between. But on April 8th, I walked into Forest Hill Public School and stood in front of over 200 students to share my journey as an artist. We talked about my journey, concept to completion. About finding your voice. About why art matters.
The questions those kids asked me? Unforgettable. I had a very amazing day.

There is no greater honor for an artist than watching your work spark a fire in the next generation. To Jessica, the staff, and every single student at Forest Hill, thank you for reminding me exactly why I do this. This is why I create. 🙏🏿🎨

My name is Emmanuel Akolo, and I invite you to Follow me on this amazingly crude and raw journey of mine.

Special thanks to and for the amazing visuals.
for logistics and support.
for the prompt framing.
Grateful for the ongoing support of the Ontario Arts Council, your belief in my work makes moments like these possible.

04/23/2026

04/23/2026

What an incredible opening afternoon at the Niagara Falls Convention Centre, surrounded by community, gratitude, and so much love. Thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate.

Here’s to more amazing moments in the city! 🥂 (And make sure to peep the art behind me, those paintings hit different in person) 😉🎨

04/20/2026

This piece is now on the way to Los Angeles , California , USA. ✈️

Title: The Silent Guarde
Medium: Acrylic On Canvas
Year : 2026
Size: 16” x 20” inches.
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04/20/2026

Title: The Silent Guarde
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: [16” x 20”] Inches
Year: 2026
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