Victor Ajayi
surreal. graphic. exotic.
WELCOME TO MY WORLD
I blend raw vulnerability with dreamlike imagery, exploring the fleeting beauty of the human experience. Through oil paint and charcoal, I craft cinematic worlds where reality and imagination collide—inviting viewers to uncover hidden emotions and personal truths.
‘ACQUAINTED’
"Acquainted” marks a pivotal moment in Victor Ajayi’s career as his first publicly available oil portrait. Combining the depth and precision of his celebrated charcoal works with the luminous texture of oil paint, the piece captures a quiet moment of urban solitude. With its cinematic contrasts and atmospheric detail, “Acquainted” embodies Victor’s signature ability to balance familiarity with mystery,
Dimensions: 45 x 80 CM
Year: 2024
‘BELONG TO THE WORLD’
“Belong to the World” pulls viewers into a neon-lit world where vibrant exteriors mask haunting truths. A lone figure, bathed in green, evokes the tension between connection and isolation—a moment both cinematic and deeply intimate. A defining piece in Victor Ajayi’s evolving body of work, this painting speaks to the universal longing for belonging and identity, leaving viewers with more questions than answers.
Dimensions: 56 x 100 CM
Year: 2024
‘SIRENS’
"‘Can you feel the tension? ‘Sirens’ is more than a painting, it’s a slice of reality. Behind her eyes is a story I had to tell. Creating “Sirens” was a journey. Personal, painful, powerful. It challenged me, pushed my limits as an artist. My goal was to have it finished during black history month and while It wasn’t ready in time, its message is timeless. It’s my tribute to stories untold and voices unheard”. - Victor Ajayi
Dimensions: 70 x 120 CM
Year: 2024
behind the canvas
Every piece begins with a memory, an experience I can’t forget. My process combines realism, surrealism, and bold storytelling, blending light, shadows, and vibrant emotions.
voices of appreciation
“VICTOR’S ART SPEAKS TO ME ON A DEEP LEVEL. THE WAY HE CAPTURES THE QUIET MOMENTS OF THE NIGHT RESONATES WITH MY OWN EXPERIENCES. IT’S LIKE HE’S PUTTING MY THOUGHTS ONTO CANVAS, CREATING A PERSONAL CONNECTION THAT’S TRULY SPECIAL“
"WHEN I LOOK AT VICTOR’S ART, I FEEL TRANSPORTED INTO A WORLD OF SECRETS AND STORIES THAT ONLY THE NIGHT CAN HOLD. HIS USE OF DARKNESS AND LIGHT CREATES AN IMMERSIVE NARRATIVE THAT LEAVES A LASTING IMPRESSION"
"VICTOR’S ART HAS A RAW AND AUTHENTIC BEAUTY THAT CAPTURES THE ESSENCE OF THE NIGHT IN A UNIQUE WAY. HIS PIECES INVITE YOU TO SEE THE WORLD THROUGH HIS EYES AND APPRECIATE THE MOMENTS THAT OFTEN GO UNNOTICE"