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.
Bold and Beautiful - 21st Century Contemporary, Figurative, Modern Expressionism
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
Bold and Beautiful is a painting that conveys and captivates the blend of confidence and allure of a lady who owns her presence, choices, and strength to express her inner personalit...
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
I am My Hope -21st Century Contemporary, Expressionism, Portrait, Modern, Africa
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
I can’t give up. What if I give up? What do I have left ?. So, if I give up, I just got everything fucked up. So, I can’t give up because I am my hope. This piece of art serves as ...
Canvas, Acrylic
Blooming Beyond - 21st Century Contemporary, Expressionism, Portrait, Modern
By Joshua Salami
Located in Ibadan, Oyo
This painting was created to reflect growth, hope, and the quiet courage to embrace new beginnings. The artwork symbolizes the unfolding of inner potential, reminding viewers that tr...
Canvas, Acrylic
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
Princess of Dominance - 21st Century, Contemporary, Figurative, 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
Immortelle - 21st Century, Contemporary portrait, Mixed media, Africa
By Modou Guèye
Located in Barcelona, Catalonia
In “Immortelle”, the juxtaposition of purple and green panels commands attention, enhancing the rich depth of the subject’s dark skin. The figure, adorned in a red plaid garment, exu...
Mixed Media
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
Beyond Beauty 2: Contemporary Acrylic on Canvas, 2022, Unframed
By Akingbade Mayowa
Located in London, GB
Akingbade Mayowa 1988 - Current Beyond Beauty 2, 2022 Acrylic on canvas 91.4 x 76.2 cm 36 x 30 in
Canvas, Acrylic
Zvakanaka Tozvidawo 1
By Tafadzwa Masudi
Located in London, GB
Tafadzwa Masudi Zvakanaka Tozvidawo 1, 2021 Signed and dated on verso Acrylic on Canvas 120 x 120 cm 47.2 x 47.2 inches Tafadzwa Masudi started painting at an early age in Harare wh...
Canvas, 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
Untitled
By Adeogun Babatunde Joseph
Located in Culver City, CA
Oil on Canvas Unique Available for display at Taylor Fine Art
Canvas, Oil
