A Virus I Am
In his hand hangs a black rose, once vibrant, now wilted and corrupted. It is more than a flower; it
Nigeria
Lekan Amosu is a Nigerian painter based in Lagos whose practice began in childhood. Working in oil and acrylic on canvas, he has developed a focused body of work through sustained independent practice.
His paintings center on Black culture and lifestyle, using figurative imagery to examine identity, everyday experience, and social presence. Across his work, he combines bold visual language with clear compositional structure.
Today, Lekan continues to build his career as an emerging independent artist, with a practice defined by consistency, cultural focus, and long-term artistic development.
Explore the collection, and discover the story behind each piece.
In his hand hangs a black rose, once vibrant, now wilted and corrupted. It is more than a flower; it
The series If You Were in My Shoes reveals the hidden struggles people carry beneath the surface. Each shoe box
If You Were in My Shoes II delves deeper into the hidden burdens we carry, those quiet struggles that shape
Book and Its Cover examines how society, particularly in African contexts, often judges people by outward appearances rather than character.
“Before Dawn” captures a woman in a quiet, intimate moment, turning to face the backseat where her burdens sit as