Victor Ajayi

Victor Ajayi (b. 1999) is a Nigerian-born, Ireland-raised artist who has forged a distinctive path in contemporary art.

Self-taught from the age of 10, Victor launched his professional career at just 16. At 21, Victor made the bold move to Sweden to further pursue his creative journey, a decision that quickly led to his first solo exhibition at 23, just one year after his move.

Victor’s art is deeply shaped by his Irish-Nigerian upbringing and global experiences, exploring universal themes of isolation, longing, and the search for meaning. His work captures the tension between chaos and redemption, navigating limbo to find beauty within the darkness.

With a background in photography and videography, Victor’s process blends cinematic storytelling with evocative compositions, immersing viewers in emotional, atmospheric, and symbolic worlds.

Constantly pushing creative boundaries, he continues to evolve his craft, offering a perspective that’s as global and diverse as his life experiences, emerging as a powerful voice in contemporary art.

EXHIBITS

Solo Shows

  • 2022 - Galleri Melefors

At just 23, Victor held his debut solo exhibition, one year after his ambitious move to Sweden. The show established him as an emerging talent in the Swedish contemporary art scene, showcasing his cinematic realism and narrative depth.

Group Shows

After holding his debut solo exhibition at Galleri Melefors in 2022, Victor has participated in numerous group shows across Sweden

  • 2024 - Art & Antique Fair (Antikmässan 2024) Helsingborg, Sweden

  • 2024 - Art & Antique Fair (Antikmässan 2024) Stockholm

  • 2024 - MadeBy gallery ‘Women in water’, Stockholm

  • 2024 - MadeBy Gallery ‘Stockholm’, Stockholm

  • 2024 - Affordable Art Fair, Stockholm

  • 2023 - Affordable Art Fair, Stockholm

  • 2023 - Complementary Works in “Salvador Dali” Exhibition, Galleri Melefors, Linköping, Sweden

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"