Ibrahim Ali-Salaam

As a new collector of art, I’m having a lot of fun building out my personal collection. As soon as I stepped in @blkchipgallery gallery in Boston I knew @ibi5000 was a special artist. This piece titled “Getting Ready” jumped out at me immediately. The piece displays preparation in such a distinct way that I had purchase this for my daughter’s room as a daily reminder that no matter how hard it is, when you’re pursuing the things you love it takes preparation and patience. For all my collectors out there tap in with @ibi5000 early, he’s one to watch! His breakdancing work is unreal. Thank you to my big homie and Boston legend @jah67 for the intro. 🙏

DON'T MISS OUT! This Friday is the opening of our newest exhibit featuring the incredible talent of @ibi5000 . "It’s more than movement… Exploring the figure through Dance before, during, and after." This assortment of paintings and drawings focus on the body as a vessel for narrative, emotion, and connection, using movement to investigate themes of identity, vulnerability, or shared humanity, drawing from personal experience and diverse techniques (breakdancing to modern, ballet) to create imagery that resonates with audiences by revealing universal truths through specific, embodied stories and the interplay between individual dancers and collective experience. Ibrahim Ali-Salaam is a Boston-based figurative artist steeped in the tradition of the Boston School and German Expressionism. Since he started his journey as a professional artist over 20 years ago he has explored themes of the human condition, family, and the physical form in oil and charcoal works on canvas and paper. Visit BlkChip.com for more information. #BostonArt #SupportBlackArt #BLKChipGallery

“Fuck You, I won’t do what You Tell Me” Charcoal on canvas, 39”x39” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #charcoaldrawing #fuckyouiwontdowhatyoutellme

Devine Upper Reaches Oil on canvas, 59”x39 1/4” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Blind Belief of Fantasies Oil on canvas, 45”x34 3/4” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Our Feet aren’t Tired Yet Oil on canvas, 37”x72” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Straining the Riff Oil on canvas, 39”x31” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Hands Dirty, Cons Scuffed, Sweat Pouring Oil on canvas, 39”x47” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Tranquility after Chaos Oil on canvas, 57”x37”

Perched on the Edge of Silence and Strength Oil and charcoal on canvas, 39”x40” #buylivingartists #bostonartist #localart #oilpaintings #puttheworkin

Morning Sun, Hidden Eyes Oil on canvas, 64”x44” #morningsun #localart #bostonartist #mattapan #buyfromlivingartists

Ibrahim Ali-Salaam | @ibi5000 The Prince Oil on canvas 47 x 39.5 inches On View @streettheorycollective The Living Room Gallery Exhibit Now - Jan 22nd  Ibrahim Ali-Salaam’s practice centers on the human form, recently evolving toward abstraction of the figure. Influenced by Käthe Kollwitz, Egon Schiele, John Wilson, and Kerry James Marshall, his work is also shaped by German Expressionism and its Boston lineage. These foundations were formative during his studies at the School of the Museum of Fine Arts at Tufts University. See the collection online at streettheory.cohort.com #linkinbio DM/ Email for inquiries