Alicia Brown Alicia Brown, is a Jamaican artist who transforms traditional portraiture with a bold and contemporary approach. Her oil paintings replace the elaborate collars and garments of European aristocracy with unconventional materials like bubble wrap, balloons, and plants, reflecting themes of class, identity, and colonial history. These collars sit on the necks of regular people, who navigate the ongoing performance of creating an identity to gain acceptance. Set against vibrant, nature-inspired backdrops, Brown’s intimate oil paintings invite viewers to explore the shared humanity of her subjects while reflecting on the complexities of identity in a post-colonial context. You don't know the difference between a plate and a saucer?, 2023 Oil on canvas You Look Just Like Your Father, 2022 Oil on canvas Love Notes from my Father in a Foreign Land when the Apple Trees Blossom, 2021 Oil on canvas Portrait of Lady Juanica in California, 2023 Oil on canvas I was a queen in my mother's land, 2022 Oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Eshinlokun Wasiu Eshinlokun Wasiu is a Nigerian surrealist painter whose work considers growth, resistance and the energy needed to transcend limitation. Using charcoal and acrylic, he creates silhouetted figures bound by tape-like forms that echo both connection and confinement. The motif reflects his belief that struggle can become a catalyst for change, revealing how tension and endurance shape human experience. Eshinlokun’s practice channels the idea that pressure itself can spark transformation, turning moments of constraint into pathways for progress and renewal. The mind as a mirror, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Inner Journey, 2023 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Detail of a soulmate, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Bound in Becoming, 2025 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Where is the missing piece, 2024 Acrylic and charcoal on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Nedia Were Nedia Were, is a self-taught Nigerian artist whose figurative works explore the joys, struggles, and memories of growing up in Nigeria. Using a distinctive scribble technique with ballpoint pen, alongside other media like acrylic and crayon, Adesiyan creates intricate portraits that evoke nostalgia and emotional depth. Inspired by childhood experiences and the influence of his artist uncle, his art captures the essence of everyday life, offering viewers a reflective connection to their own stories. Through delicate lines and textures, Adesiyan’s works resonate with themes of resilience, simplicity, and the beauty of formative years. The Portrait of Naliaka, 2021 The Male figure, 2022 Acrylic and oil on canvas Mukhana Mumwamu 6, 2021 Acrylic and oil on canvas Omukhana Mutiti, 2024 Acrylic and oil on canvas Ipicha Ya Vudukhu, 2024 Acrylic and oil on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

John Maina John Maina is a Kenyan visual artist based in Nairobi whose work explores urban life, emotion, and the social realities of everyday experience. Self-taught, he works primarily with acrylic while incorporating techniques such as image transfers and newsprint to build layered compositions. Since 2023, he has been using discarded cardboard as a surface, transforming waste materials into textured works that reflect patterns of consumption and raise awareness around recycling. Drawing from the rhythms of Nairobi, his paintings capture both the energy and tension of city life. Through ongoing series such as Hustlers of Nairobi, Maina reflects on socio-economic structures and the lived experiences that shape them, creating work that feels immediate, reflective, and rooted in place. Hustlers of Nairobi series, 2025 Mixed media Yellow Line series Mixed media Hustlers of Nairobi, 2025 Mixed media Hustlers of Nairobi series, 2025 Mixed media Yellow Line series Mixed media Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

Florence Nanteza Florence Nanteza, is a Ugandan artist whose work explores the connection between art, nature, and holistic well-being. Using banana fiber collages and vintage floral fabrics, Nanteza draws on her childhood memories and cultural heritage to create pieces that evoke nostalgia and reverence for the natural world. Inspired by her time working with a traditional medicine clinic, her art reflects a deep appreciation for the healing properties of plants and herbs. Through her intricate collages, Nanteza invites viewers to reflect on their own memories and dreams, offering a transformative perspective on the healing power of art and nature. My Pillar, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Patience, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Far away, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas LONGING, 2023 Collage and acrylics on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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Learn more about the contemporary artist Emmie Nume. Emmie Nume Emmie Nume , a Ugandan artist from Kampala, creates expressive paintings and drawings that delve into raw emotion. With a focus on portraiture, his work combines freedom and depth, inviting viewers to explore themes of vulnerability and resilience. Using charcoal, pastels, and acrylics, Nume crafts narratives that resonate with the human experience, inviting audiences to reflect on life's complexities. Candid 3, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 94 x 64 cm When we use to, 2021 Mixed media on paper, 141 x 106 cm Candid 2, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 94 x 64 cm Candid 10, 2021 Mixed Media on Paper, 101 x 70 cm Dejavu, 2021 Mixed Media on paper, 90 x 64 cm Connect with the Artist

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Afolayan Emmanuel Afolayan Emmanuel, is a Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, who draws inspiration from his environment and personal journey. His oil paintings explore the human condition through thoughtful poses and introspective gazes, capturing themes of self-love, contentment, and self-esteem. With vibrant and detailed compositions, Emmanuel creates art that resonates with universal themes of identity and self-awareness, inviting viewers to connect with their emotions and reflect on their inner lives. Shared Bond, 2024 Oil on canvas My confidante ii, 2024 Oil on canvas At Rest, 2024 Oil on canvas Lady with a Parrot, 2024 Oil on canvas Shared Bond ii, 2024 Previous Next Connect with the Artist >

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Muideen Abdulkadir Muideen Abdulkadir is a Nigerian visual artist and clinical psychologist based in Abuja whose practice is shaped by a deep engagement with African identity and the human psyche. Working with oil and acrylic on canvas, he creates emotionally charged figurative work that explores trauma, survival, and healing, making visible the interior experiences that people often carry silently. His background in psychology informs a practice rooted in culture, storytelling, and the intersection of emotional and artistic expression. Screenshot 2026-03-30 at 22.41.49.png Oil and acrylic on canvas IFUNANYA: The Lost Twin, 2025 Oil and acrylic on canvas Between Passion and Becoming, 2022 Oil and acrylic on canvas Becoming Oil and acrylic on canvas Broken: The Quiet Weight Within, 2023 Oil and acrylic on canvas Previous Next Connect with the Artist >