Iwalewa Gallery

Same Road, Same Rhythm 2024

Azeez Afeez

Oil on Canva/Oil paintings.

60 x 60 Inches (152.4 × 152.4 cm)

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...

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.

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About the work
  • Dimension: 60 x 60 Inches(152.4 × 152.4 cm)
  • Material: Painting
  • Category: Oil paintings
  • Signature: Hand signed by artist.
  • Frame: Optional.
Azeez Afeez, 1990's, Nigeria.

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.