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The Rhythm Of Denial by Grey kayode, acrylic on canvas, 20 × 40 in© Grey kayode

The Rhythm Of Denial (2026)

Original work, acrylic on canvas, 20 × 40 in (50.8 × 101.6 cm), 2026.

Surrealist

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Weeks before I started painting, the sentence “country dey burn, una dey dance” (the country is on fire, you’re dancing) was stuck in my heart. I didn’t know how I wanted to express it at the time but I picked up my canvas and started painting. This work reflects the paradox of our time, a world consumed by conflict, economic hardship, and loss, while everyday life continues almost uninterrupted. It is not a condemnation of joy, but a question about our growing ability to normalize suffering. As the bus moves forward, so do we sometimes dancing, sometimes surviving, often unaware of the flames beyond our window.

Details

20 × 40 × 2 in | 50.8 × 101.6 × 5.1 cm · Acrylic on Canvas

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The Rhythm Of Denial at a glance

Original title
Le Rythme du Dénie
Type
Original work
Medium
Acrylic on Canvas
Size
20 × 40 in (50.8 × 101.6 cm)
Year
2026
Style
Surrealist
Availability
Available
Price
CA$1,480
Shipping
Free shipping, delivered in 7 to 15 business days
Returns
Original works are not returned or exchanged, except if damaged in transit
Certificate
Certificate of authenticity included

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