2025
Joshua Salami is an artist whose passion for creativity in painting has no limit, and he is a Nigerian-based contemporary artist. He is a product of The Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he studied Art Design and Printing Technology, and holds a diploma in fine art, and has participated in art workshops and art exhibitions. His work is deeply inspired and shaped by his experiences and the people around him, together with people's lifestyles in the world at large. His work also depicts experiences that inform his view of the world and humanity self discovery with life and its environment.
His work is mainly around abstract figurative expressionism art that seeks to convey the mood of human life and expression with images that portray human experience. His pictorial language, developed within his work, deals with human identity as it portrays themes woven around memories, lifestyle, and thoughts from everyday experiences. Joshua hopes that his works establish trust with the viewer, allowing sincere conversation to commence and inspire them to discover something about themselves while experiencing a new perspective. He also uses the richness his materials provide to give his work a strong physical presence that enhances the uniqueness of his style and creates a more appealing look, combined with the aesthetic value and beauty of the paint on canvas in contemporary art.
Moment of Wonder - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionism, Portrait, Modern
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Using rich materials, vibrant colour palettes, and captivating skin-tone textures, I reflect life’s rough experiences behind beauty, positivity, and growth. This painting was create...
Canvas, Acrylic
Back Like I Never Left - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Women
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
Still in Awe Over Me -21st Century Contemporary, Expressionism, Portrait, Modern
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
Stay Strong and Keep On - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern, Women
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
When I Choose To Be Myself 2 - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, Nature
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
Moment of Stillness -21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative Portrait, Love Women
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Shipping Procedure Ships in a well-protected tube from Nigeria This work is unique, not a print or other type of copy. Accompanied by a Certificate of Authenticity (Issued by the Gal...
Canvas, Acrylic
"Jane on Jane" - Colorful Figurative Painting by Ghanaian Philip Letsu, 2022
By Philip Letsu
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This large vertical painting measures 60 inches high and 48 inches wide. The sides are a continuation of the dyed linen. This artwork is stretched and ready to hang. Philip Letsu is a Ghanaian artist currently living and working in Ho, Ghana. Komla’s practice is driven by the significant need to document urban lifestyles and culture. Focusing on the power memories and imagination in relation to representation and identity formation, Philip creates paintings that confronts issues surrounding representation with the intention to document that which is neglected. In his words, Letsu expresses, “My greatest inspiration is the innermost satisfaction derived after a quiet time, when I take some time off to explore positive energies found within to make paintings that feed the visual need and breed the admiration from people." Philip Letsu studied in the prestigious Ghanatta College of Arts and design in Ghana in 2016 - the same school that has produced many significant artists like Amoako Boafo...
Canvas, Acrylic
Tiana - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
By Sally K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, femi...
Canvas, Acrylic
Nostalgie Noire - 21st Century, Contemporary portrait, Mixed media, Africa
By Modou Guèye
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“Nostalgie Noire” is characterised by its bold use of color and geometric patterns. The subject, with intense, captivating eyes, gazes directly at the viewer, her expression imbued w...
Mixed Media
Ada - Original Sally K Figurative Artwork
By Sally K
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lebanese American artist Sally K.'s captivating floral portraits are both mesmerizing and empowering. Her pop-realistic paintings are inspired by strong, feminine women, celebrating...
Canvas, Mixed Media, Acrylic
Liens Profonds - 21st Century, Contemporary portrait, Mixed media, Africa
By Modou Guèye
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
“Liens Profonds” captures an intimate moment of connection between two figures against a geometric backdrop of blue, pink, and green checkerboard patterns. The duo, dressed in bold y...
Mixed Media
Feeling Good 2 Oil/ Canvas Nigerian Artist2023 Portrait Realism African Portrait
By Joshua Salami
Located in Houston, TX
Description: This painting "Feeling Good 2" " is a 36" x 36" by Joshua Salami of Nigeria is an oil on canvas that conveys the confidence and the very impressive beauty of a black ...
Cotton Canvas, Oil
