Lawrence Meju

A R T : L A W R E N C E M E J U

Kandy Watchman, 2021, mixed media: paper on paper and acrylic paint, 60 x 50 cm

His Magical Twisted Mind, 2021, paper on paper, 60 x 50 cm Camille II, 2020, paper on paper, 50 x 40 cm

Lawrence Meju is a visual artist currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. He uses textured paper, upcycled paper, and paints to create intricately detailed pieces.

He is constantly experimenting with techniques and materials to introduce another dimension to his works, challenging art's unspoken rules by testing what would happen if some lines were blurred. His work explores conversations, satirizing some narratives, social profiling, and creating unimagined worlds.

His conception, "Extranormal Portraits," is a playful approach to portraiture. He is breaking the boundaries of portraiture, breaking the world down into its simplest, purest forms creating his own subjects while at it. Elevating the mundane – the purity in simple forms.

He is digging deeper with his art, even more in sync with his inner child, and looks to experience the world in a not preconceived way. Indicative of his style is his ability to explore the mindscapes and create unimagined worlds – people and built forms. His art remains a natural impulse and a way for him to evoke introspection and essentially inspire authenticity.

Instagram: @lawrence_koby