Azeez Afeez, born in Lagos, Nigeria, in the early 1990's, is a contemporary artist known for his expressive figurative compositions. His work is distinguished by dynamic, textured backgrounds that often resemble fractured surfaces, evoking the roughness of crumbling walls. Afeez�s unique style is defined by human figures rendered through fragmented, interwoven lines and intricate skin patterns, layered with textures that...
Azeez Afeez, born in Lagos, Nigeria, in the early 1990's, is a contemporary artist known for his expressive figurative compositions. His work is distinguished by dynamic, textured backgrounds that often resemble fractured surfaces, evoking the roughness of crumbling walls. Afeez�s unique style is defined by human figures rendered through fragmented, interwoven lines and intricate skin patterns, layered with textures that imbue his subjects with individuality and cultural symbolism.These elements create depth and movement, showcasing his mastery of mediums such as acrylic, oil, gesso, and resist techniques on canvas. Inspired by his childhood in Lagos, Afeez draws from his observations of daily social interactions in a diverse, multicultural community. His works explores themes of co-existence, identity, and the vibrancy of urban life, capturing its complexities and nuances with striking visual language. A graduate of the Polytechnic of Ibadan, where he majored in Painting Technology, Afeez has participated in exhibitions across Nigeria and the United States. His works have been acquired by private collectors worldwide, cementing his reputation as a rising figure in contemporary art.
Azeez Afeez
Three boys, barefoot and free, move through a world of grey with laughter in their limbs. Their shorts and biscuits glow in colour simple things that carry delight. The Colour of Joy captures childhood in its rawest form: when happiness needs no permission, and the smallest treats feel like treasure. In this monochrome world, their spirit paints its own brightness.
Azeez Afeez
In a still world of grey, she stands with one leg on the basement, body grounded, presence strong. Behind her, Keke's rest, silent witnesses to the city's hum. Her wrapper, vivid and alive, shares its color with the waiting keke's linking woman and vehicle, journey and survival. Same Road, Same Rhythm speaks of motion even in stillness, and how the everyday becomes a quiet dance between identity, hustle, and place.
Azeez Afeez
She sits in stillness, rendered in soft monochrome-timeless, unnoticed by the rush around her. But in her hands, the bole and fish glow with colour�smoky golds and deep browns, hot with life. Fire in Her Hands celebrates the quiet pride of a street vendor, where the soul of survival isn�t loud, but it burns brightly. The food tells the story. She makes it unforgettable.
