Gallery installation of Ifeoluwa Alade’s The Sprout of Hope exhibition at Abend Gallery. A large portrait titled Oasis shows a woman adorned with butterflies and flowers. Nearby, Still I Rise (1) features another female figure with foliage in her hair. A coral wall holds six square botanical paintings from the Light in the Darkness series and The Mustard Seed, each glowing with symbolic rebirth. Warm wood flooring and overhead beams create a welcoming gallery atmosphere.
Installation view of The Sprout of Hope by Ifeoluwa Alade, featuring Oasis, Still I Rise (1), and a series of botanical works including Light in the Darkness I–IV.
Detail photo of a coral-red gallery wall with black vinyl lettering reading “Ifeoluwa Alade – The Sprout of Hope.” Industrial beams and soft lighting frame the upper corner of the gallery’s entrance space.
Close-up view of the exhibition title wall for Ifeoluwa Alade’s The Sprout of Hope at Abend Gallery.
Straight-on gallery view showing Ifeoluwa Alade’s mixed-media portraits and botanical paintings. Oasis and Still I Rise (1) appear on the left wall, while six square-format works—including The Mustard Seed and the Light in the Darkness series—are arranged on a coral backdrop. Natural light filters in from a window beside the installation.
Frontal installation view of The Sprout of Hope featuring Oasis, Still I Rise (1), The Mustard Seed, and Light in the Darkness I–IV.
Corner installation view capturing Ifeoluwa Alade’s Oasis with its striking blue butterflies, Still I Rise (1) with yellow floral accents, and six nature-inspired square canvases including skulls, seedlings, and butterflies. A wooden bench sits in the center, grounded by soft natural lighting and exposed ceiling beams.
Corner view of The Sprout of Hope at Abend Gallery, featuring portraits Oasis and Still I Rise (1) alongside Alade’s smaller botanical works.
Gallery view from the opposite side of the room, showing Ifeoluwa Alade’s coral-colored wall of Light in the Darkness paintings paired with her figural works. Still I Rise (1) and Oasis are shown in full, highlighting vibrant botanical symbolism and intricate linework. A flower arrangement sits on a glass-topped table nearby.
Reverse angle of The Sprout of Hope showing the full wall of Light in the Darkness works and large portraits including Still I Rise (1) and Oasis.
Expansive gallery installation of The Sprout of Hope by Ifeoluwa Alade. Portraits on the left wall include Still I Rise (2) in a red dress, Beulah with white blossoms, and Oasis with pink flowers and butterflies. A coral wall holds smaller nature-inspired paintings with skulls, butterflies, and greenery. String lights hang above a wood floor and bench.
Wide view of The Sprout of Hope, featuring Still I Rise (2), Beulah, Oasis, and Still I Rise (1) alongside Alade’s symbolic nature works.
Gallery wall displays from The Sprout of Hope, with Beulah, Still I Rise (2), Oasis, and Still I Rise (1) lining the wall. Across the room, a coral accent wall supports works like The Mustard Seed and Light in the Darkness IV. Natural lighting from a skylight enhances the vibrant color palette.
Another view of Alade’s The Sprout of Hope, showcasing figural works across from her vibrant symbolic paintings.
Installation shot featuring Ifeoluwa Alade’s Beulah, Still I Rise (2), and Oasis in conversation with her Light in the Darkness series on the coral wall. The central bench, wooden flooring, and delicate string lighting contribute to the warm, immersive setting of Abend Gallery.
Gallery overview of Ifeoluwa Alade’s The Sprout of Hope, featuring expressive female portraits and themes of regrowth and renewal.
Back wall of Abend Gallery during The Sprout of Hope, showcasing large portraits by Ifeoluwa Alade. From left to right: Beulah, Still I Rise (2), Oasis, and Still I Rise (1). Each painting highlights themes of resilience, femininity, and growth through bold color and intricate detail. Skylight above provides soft natural light.
Rear gallery wall featuring Beulah, Still I Rise (2), and Oasis alongside Still I Rise (1).
Gallery-wide photo of Ifeoluwa Alade’s The Sprout of Hope at Abend Gallery, showing both figural and symbolic works. On the back wall: Beulah, Still I Rise (2), Oasis, and Still I Rise (1). To the right, The Mustard Seed and Light in the Darkness I–IV hang against a coral backdrop. The room’s string lights and hardwood floors create a calm, reflective viewing experience.
Full-room installation of The Sprout of Hope with portraiture and nature-based symbolism on display.
Installation photo from The Sprout of Hope, showing three large portraits by Ifeoluwa Alade. On the left, Beulah rests her chin on her hand, surrounded by blooming white flowers. Centered is Still I Rise (2) with the subject’s arms crossed, framed by pink and green blossoms. To the right is Still I Rise (1), a profile portrait with yellow accents. String lights and warm wood floors soften the space.
Gallery wall featuring Beulah, Still I Rise (2), and Still I Rise (1) in Ifeoluwa Alade’s The Sprout of Hope exhibition at Abend Gallery.
Gallery corner view showing four large portraits by Ifeoluwa Alade, including Beulah, Still I Rise (2) in red, Oasis with bright butterflies, and Still I Rise (1) in profile. To the right, the coral wall displays symbolic nature-based works including The Mustard Seed and Light in the Darkness I–IV. Skylight and string lighting bring softness and openness to the gallery setting.
Corner view from The Sprout of Hope, showing Beulah, Still I Rise (2), Oasis, and Still I Rise (1) with the coral wall of botanical paintings in the background.