“TIME” as the name implies, is an inspiration from the classical times magazine cover, portraying contemporary black figure with strength and confidence.
This piece merges realism with symbolism, celebrating identity, creativity and resilience.
The inclusion of Van Gogh’s quote emphasizes the transformative power of art as a form of self expression and survival.
Title: TIME
Charcoal pencil, acrylic paint and fabric on paper
(Y) 2025
Size: 107 x 140cm
#time #art #contemporary #lekanabatan #mixedmedia
@time
Why did you let me fall when I give everything?
And he said, because you were building on sand, and I need you to build on rock.
📹 @25_shot.it
#time @time
Few months ago, I went to visit my big daddy and he was like, Lekan I need a new portrait for my 60th birthday, the last one you did for my 50th birthday needs to be upgraded,
And I said to him “say no more sir, It is Done!!”
#lekanabatn #commission
“Still blooming” is a piece of art that reflects the enduring process of growth and self discovery between two orphans, the piece talks about the beauty of growth and perseverance.
Title: STILL BLOOMING
Charcoal pencil, acrylic paint and fabric on paper
(Y) 2025
Size: 107 x 145cm
#artist #art #contemporary #lekanabatan #mixedmedia
This particular piece is me challenging myself to think outside the box after facing some challenges last year, also I noticed I have been stuck with one signature style for 2 to 3 years.
I told myself “2026 have to be a new introduction to something unique”
#art #lekanabatan #newintroduction
Hello Everyone,
I’m delighted to announce to you that my works will be showing this week at @revoltartfair in Miami Art Basel, Location ice place studios @icepalacestudios from the 4th-6th of December, 11am-6pm.
Curated by @Zindzilohan .
Thank you so much and we can’t wait to have you all.
🖼️ @2pac from the series of ( UNIFORM OF SURVIVAL )
#lekanabatan #revoltartfair #miamiartbasel
A Nigerian hyper-realistic artist remixing renaissance inspired techniques with diasporic material and motifs to confront themes of justice, youth, and identity.
Featured in this year’s REVOLT Art Fair, his work honors Dual Currency: Defiance by Design by using art as a tool for truth-telling, resistance, and social change.
Meet us in Miami this December 4–6 at Ice Palace Studios for the 2nd Annual, free REVOLT Art Fair. RSVP at the link in our bio.
Just like the God of wine, I hope this piece reflects fertility, joy, passion, creativity and liberation from social rules.
Title: BACCUS
Charcoal pencil, acrylic paint and fabric on paper
2025
Size: 156x 107cm
#artist #art #contemporary #lekanabatan
