Still I Rise Within the City by Rapheal Akano
Medium: Acrylic and charcoal on canvas
Dimensions: 24 x 36 in
Year: 2026
Price: $2000.00 USD
Status: available
This artwork tells a story of quiet power and unbreakable identity. The central figure stands with folded arms—not in defiance, but in self-assurance—her gaze lifted beyond the immediate, as if she sees possibilities others cannot yet imagine. Rendered in cool, monochrome tones, she becomes the emotional anchor of the piece, grounded, focused, and deeply Still I Rise Within the City is a tribute to strength that is calm, confidence that is quiet, and a future that is self-made.
About the Artist
Nationality: Nigerian
Through art, I aim to communicate Beauty of African, emotion, identity, and the subtle details of human experience.