Daniel Itiose is a hyper-realist whose work consists of the exploration of the human condition and how it shapes and molds our appearances as individuals with a main focus on portraiture. The gaze from the subjects tells a story in silence. The distribution of marks and brushstrokes on a flat surface to create a three-dimensional subject with the help of photography while subtracting the fictitiousness that often comes with it. Rather than beautifying the subject, he illustrates them as they really are; hair, skin and pores. This latter is depicted in a very detailed fashion, due to the meticulousness involved in the process.The paradox within the goal of hyper-realism is to outstrip technology but with the aid of it itself, especially cameras. Hyper-realism is an illustration of how proper reproduction of a photograph can be done on canvas. “It’s a collection of thoughts and emotions frozen in time”.