SLAWN
The work of London-based Nigerian artist Slawn (b.2000 in Lagos, Nigeria) pendulates between street art and abstract
expressionism while exploring pertinent issues of politics, race, and identity. At 23 years old,
Slawn stands as a cult icon, celebrated not just for his art but also as a street artist and skateboarder,
esteemed by figures like Virgil Abloh and Skepta. His acclaim arises from an artistic signature
that manipulates reality on large-scale canvases, intertwining cartoonish-like pop figures, bold,
colourful forms, and stylish shapes defined with vivid hues that beckon the viewer.
At first, seemingly playful and a descendant of street art, it is upon closer inspection that we see the intense human element
that Slawn endows to each work, where he explores human psychology,
politics, race, and other complex topics and issues still challenging society.
About this work
GONE? [Milan] : (297 x 68mm)
On the occasion of his global CIRCA takeover, discover a collection of eight hand-signed prints by renowned London-based Nigerian artist Slawn.
Each print was vibrantly crafted by Slawn on bespoke cut perspex sheets,
meticulously spray-painted and scaled to fit billboard screens in London, Milan, Seoul, Tokyo, Berlin, Los Angeles, Lagos, and Accra.
Captivating global audiences with their bold colours and intricate details, each billboard-screened artwork is recreated in print form,
using four hand-pulled screens in red, blue, yellow, and black to meticulously recreate the essence of the original works.
SLAWN
The work of London-based Nigerian artist Slawn (b.2000 in Lagos, Nigeria) pendulates between street art and abstract
expressionism while exploring pertinent issues of politics, race, and identity. At 23 years old,
Slawn stands as a cult icon, celebrated not just for his art but also as a street artist and skateboarder,
esteemed by figures like Virgil Abloh and Skepta. His acclaim arises from an artistic signature
that manipulates reality on large-scale canvases, intertwining cartoonish-like pop figures, bold,
colourful forms, and stylish shapes defined with vivid hues that beckon the viewer.
At first, seemingly playful and a descendant of street art, it is upon closer inspection that we see the intense human element
that Slawn endows to each work, where he explores human psychology,
politics, race, and other complex topics and issues still challenging society.
About this work
GONE? [Milan] : (297 x 68mm)
On the occasion of his global CIRCA takeover, discover a collection of eight hand-signed prints by renowned London-based Nigerian artist Slawn.
Each print was vibrantly crafted by Slawn on bespoke cut perspex sheets,
meticulously spray-painted and scaled to fit billboard screens in London, Milan, Seoul, Tokyo, Berlin, Los Angeles, Lagos, and Accra.
Captivating global audiences with their bold colours and intricate details, each billboard-screened artwork is recreated in print form,
using four hand-pulled screens in red, blue, yellow, and black to meticulously recreate the essence of the original works.
