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Nifemi William is a Nigerian painter born in the early ’90s and raised in Lagos. Shaped by its vibrant culture and energy, his work transforms chaos into beauty.

Blending surrealism with abstraction, his art explores identity, fantasy, and the natural world through bold, expressive narratives. by @nifemiwilliamart

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6 months ago

by @nifemiwilliamart

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8 months ago

Out of My Comfort Zone:

Two young boys left home, chasing dreams of a new life. One found hope in Bob Marley’s music, learning to spread peace and passion with every note. The other looked up to 2Pac, fueled by raw truth and fearless words. Though their paths were different, both stepped *out of their comfort zones*, trusting their talents to lead them to a brighter future.

Signed: Nifemi William
Title : Out Of My Comf4t Zone
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 32 " x 37"
Year : 2025.
Status: Available!

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@chilliartprojects taken in Lagos, Nigeria by @nifemiwilliamart

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a year ago

it may be a cultural sound of the land
how the nature and nurture play a significant role
in the modern day sound
how sound communicate globally
how music become universal language
how music influence our daily activity etc ...

Signed: Nifemi William
Title : The sound of the root
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
Dimension: 28 x 35
Year : 2025.
Statue: available

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a year ago

While I was creating this piece
my mind... is at those place that brought me joy and laughter.

Sometime you just have to stop everything just to take a break
cause the mind that is working, far better than the broken one!
sometime parting at your leisure time, neither by touching some places...
never know who you might be meeting up with...
reconnecting with old time friends. etc...

in the atmospheric where joy never seized
where seat never fulfill it purpose
the drum and sekere is at work
there gone be some joy.

Individually, we are one drop. Together, we are an ocean. - Ryunosuke Satoro

Title : get together
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 31 x 28"
Year : 2025
status : sold.

#nifemiwilliampaintings #nwartstudio #nwartandgallery #surrealism #nigerianartist #abstractart #africanart #interiordesign #artlovers taken in Lagos Island by @nifemiwilliamart

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a year ago

Title:
The Wave Through My Window

My neighbor evening rehearsal
watching her month turns a year
her passion really inspire something out of me
just by reminiscing on her growth
immature sound turning out for good
her resilience energy rebirth the new strength in me.

meaning...
your light should not quench my own shine
you shine, I shine. Makes the world a better place.

Signed: Nifemi William
Title : The Wave Through My Window
Medium : Acrylic
Dimension: 32"x 37"
Year : 2025.

#nifemiwilliampaintings #nwartstudio #nwartandgallery @marianeibrahimgallery @jesscastellote @nyamafa
#amoakoboafo ed2collective #hauserwirth #amysherald #artgallery #artexhition @thewrightart @rkolosky1 @cew_ger thecraftcollection2 @carine_biley @batrafamilycollection
@lesterpgrant @robertartproject @lenoir_angelic @art_maisonmarios
@lestermarksartcollection @ibelin @cassart1984 @Adele.sme
@janetrady @grantart @thejadeartcollection @eclecticcontemporary
@ooa.gallery @galleriesatut @ekoweshun @imustcreatenow
@chilliartprojects by @nifemiwilliamart

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a year ago

Traveler
it a story of young man who took adventure into a lifestyle
started as a hobby now turning into what you can related as work
telling a story of different geographical land, space and festivals
creating what call for dialogue by documenting the past and the present.

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Traveler
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 48 x 39 inch
Year : 2024.

#nifemiwilliampaintings #nwartstudio #nwartandgallery #surrealism #nigerianartist #abstractart #africanart #interiordesign #artlovers by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago

HERE ARE MINIATURE PAINTINGS
Titled: Fear of the unknown

This piece captures the internal struggle of stepping into the unfamiliar, where fear and possibility intertwine. It is a visual representation of hesitation, of the battle between staying in the comfort of the known and daring to embrace the unknown. Will he take the step, or will time slip through his fingers as he waits in fear?

it inspired by a young boy turning into a man
most especially the triggering part the consciousness adultery brings
what we all felt when reality are not meeting up our goals.

You've exhaust all your inner power
look at your age and achievement are not on the same block!
frustration of societal, peers and self doubt are the noise that brought confusion.

thanks for your time!

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Helping Hands
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 12 x 10 inch
Year : 2024.

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#amoakoboafo #ed2collective #hauserwirth #amysherald #artgallery #artexhition #thewrightartcollection taken in Lagos, Nigeria by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago

Here are my miniature paintings
Titled: HELPING HANDS

*Helping Hands* is more than just an image; it is a powerful narrative
story of devotion and shared aspirations; it about the strength found in relationships.

It reminds us that true success is not achieved alone, the hearts that believe in us, and the love that refuses to let go!

It speaks to the silent sacrifices, the unseen efforts, and the hands that lift us when we falter. In a world that often celebrates individual success.

This artwork reminds us that true progress is made through
love, support not in isolation but hand in hand
and the willingness to climb together.

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Helping Hands
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 12 x 10 inch
Year : 2024.

#nifemiwilliampaintings #nwartstudio #nwartandgallery #marianeibrahimgallery
#amoakoboafo #ed2collective #hauserwirth #amysherald #artgallery #artexhition #thewrightartcollection taken in Lagos, Nigeria by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago

Parenting: A Lifelong Journey

A hue of an orange the captures, a tender moment of connections of simplicity. Beneath the branch of sprawling tree, a father gently pushing his daughter on a swing made from a sturdy branch with a single rope.

Ultimately, parenting is a journey of growth—for both the child and the parent. It’s about celebrating small victories, learning from their mistakes, and cherishing the fleeting moments that define a family’s story. It’s a role that evolves but never ends, a legacy built with care, patience, and love.

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Parenting
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 26 x 44
Year : 2024.
Statue: available

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#amoakoboafo #ed2collective #hauserwirth #amysherald #artgallery #artexhition #janetrady taken in Best Brains Learning Center - Keller by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago

Breaking Bread

The artwork, *Breaking Bread,* is a surreal composition blending music, community, and supportive system. At the center stands a man, playing a violin — yet the violin isn’t an instrument at all but a freshly cut of bread resting on his shoulder, symbolizing both sustenance and melody. His expression is one of serene focus as if he’s drawing harmony from this bread-violin, his music weaving an invisible thread that holds everyone together.

Across his back, tiny figures are joyfully dancing, lost in the rhythm he creates. They sway and twirl, their movements synchronized with his music, embodying the unity of shared experience. Beneath him, a man stands on a ladder, Behind him, another figures holding the base of the ladder firmly, ensuring that it doesn’t tip — a quiet, powerful gesture of support.

This strange, dreamlike scene reminds us that the bonds of community and mutual care are like bread and music, essential for life’s harmony and balance.

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Breaking Bread
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 29 x 38inch
Year : 2024
statue: sold.

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#contemporaryart #Sotheby #africanartcollect #artexhibition taken in Lagos Island by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago

Family First ll

*Family First* captures the pure, joyful bond of a mother and her children.
Inspired by a real mother who i came in across her page on Instagram
her passion for her kids shone through every smile and laugh, this scene spills over with warmth and life.

They all fully dressed yet dancing without restraint, moves with her kids in the cozy sitting room.
Her children leap on the couch, their giggles filling the space like music.

The mother’s smile mirrors theirs, her arms holding as they play, their laughter blending into a beautiful harmony. Sunlight fills the room, casting a golden glow that seems to echo the happiness they share. It’s as if, in this moment, happiness was a choice they all made together — a decision to embrace the little joys, letting love and laughter lead the way.

Signed : Nifemi william
Title : Family First ll
Medium : Acrylic on canvas
size : 28 x 32/ 10x4/5 in
Year : 2024.

#nifemiwilliampaintings #nwartandgallery #nwartstudio #nigerianartist #paris #Brooklyn #Lagos #africaconteprayart #artcollector #artinlagos #carlycushnie by @nifemiwilliamart

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2 years ago