"At peace 2" Painting

Artist Biography Joshua Salami is a Nigerian-based contemporary artist whose passion for creativity in painting knows no limit. He is a graduate of The Polytechnic Ibadan, where he studied Art Design and Printing Technology. He has participated in art workshops nationally, and his works have been exhibited both locally and internationally, including at the Affordable Art Fair Hampstead Heath in London. Artist Statement My work is deeply inspired and influenced by my environmental experiences, which continually encourage me to remain relentless and optimistic about positive energy and human growth. Through my practice, I blend abstract expressionism with figurative elements to convey human life and emotion. My paintings portray human beauty while cultivating positivity on every canvas. I channel the power of affirmation through a pictorial language that whispers resilience, hope, and self-love, inviting viewers to find solace in the beauty of everyday moments and in the courage of the human spirit toward a brighter future. Using rich materials, vibrant colour palettes, and captivating skin-tone textures, I reflect life’s rough experiences behind beauty, positivity, and growth. These elements give my works a strong physical presence within contemporary art while emphasizing resilience and the embrace of personal transformation.