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Okiemute kelvin ibrudhabor Burden of grace Pastel on chiboard primed paper 2024 Delta Nigeria - SHIPS FROM Delta Nigeria Burden of Grace pays tribute to the resilience of Isoko women through a blend of realism and impressionism. Created in pastels, the piece captures strength and dignity in the midst of daily burdens. Through augmented reality, the pot in the work rushes with flowing water, symbolizing labor and life. Okiemute Kelvin EchoMind Culture vision merges heritage and technology—art that remembers, heals, and awakens. ARTIST BIO Okiemute Kelvin ibrudhabor is a Nigerian pastel and mixed media artist whose style blends realism, impressionism, and augmented reality storytelling. Rooted in his Isoko heritage from Ozoro Kingdom, his work explores themes of cultural identity, memory, and healing. Working mainly with pastels and oils, Okiemute Kelvin’s realism captures intimate human emotions, while his impressionistic strokes create atmosphere and movement. By integrating augmented reality, he transforms traditional paintings into immersive narratives that invite viewers to experience art beyond the canvas. Through his brand, EchoMind Culture, Okiemute Kelvin develops works such as Burden of Grace and the Opute series, which honor cultural resilience while engaging with contemporary dialogue. His mission is simple yet powerful: to create art that remembers, heals, and awakens. 39cm 51cm