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Slam Austin

Aideloje Austin Slam – Contemporary Artist & Innovator in Mixed Media

Born in Edo State, Nigeria (1987), and currently based in Lagos, Aideloje Austin Slam is a dynamic contemporary painter and sculptor known for his innovative use of mixed media and pop surrealism. A full-time studio artist, he honed his artistic skills at the Federal Polytechnic Auchi, where he earned an HND in Arts, laying the foundation for his experimental approach to visual storytelling.

Artistic Style & Innovation

Slam’s work merges elements of pop art and pop surrealism, with a focus on figurative and portraiture painting. His distinctive approach incorporates found materials, with a particular emphasis on the unconventional yet striking use of acrylic fingernails.

This signature technique transforms acrylic fingernails into a mosaic-like representation of skin, where varied colors, sizes, and textures are intricately layered to create depth, movement, and a dynamic interplay with light. This artistic choice is not merely aesthetic but symbolic—drawing inspiration from the world of fashion, self-care, and personal expression. The use of acrylic fingernails reflects themes of confidence, individuality, and transformation, reinforcing his exploration of identity and self-representation in contemporary society.

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SoldA modern living room with a green sofa, gray pillow, small round side table with white vases, and "Soul" Surrealist Painting by Austin from Slam Austin—an abstract artwork featuring a black bird with a yellow head on a pink vase.
SoldGuy Man" by Slam Austin is a framed abstract portrait of a faceless gentleman in a bold Ankara-inspired jacket, purple hat, blue shirt, and red bow tie on a tan background.
Growth III" by Slam Austin is an acrylic on canvas painting featuring a dark-haired figure with their face hidden by a white cloth and purple apple against a yellow background. The artwork is hand-signed and comes with a certificate of authenticity.
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"Growth III" Sale price£1,200.00
A modern, minimalist room with a white bench and large window features "Embody II" by Slam Austin—an acrylic on canvas showing a person in a red polka-dot shirt, head hidden by a white block with green vines, set on bright yellow.
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Embody II Sale price£1,200.00
Embody" by Surrealist painter Slam Austin features a surreal acrylic figure with a box head, leaves above, mosaic neck, and red-brown top on yellow with a blue stripe. Hand-signed and includes a certificate of authenticity from Slam Austin.
A modern room with dark green walls, a teal sofa, patterned pillow, red side table and rug, bookshelves, and "New Paper" 122 x 122cm by Slam Austin—a vibrant acrylic painting featuring a blue and red figure with a yellow circle backdrop.
Slam Austin’s "Austin Slam – Growth II" (Mixed Media on Canvas), inspired by African contemporary art, hangs above a green cabinet on a brick wall; it features an abstract orange figure with a black afro, red stripe, and small green plant. Three black vases sit below.
Growth" by Slam Austin is an acrylic on canvas painting of a faceless figure with an afro in blue and red, a green apple at the neck, and a bold white streak. Hand-signed by the artist and includes a certificate of authenticity.
A modern living space displays "Secrets" 122 x 122cm by Slam Austin—an acrylic painting of two people embracing with floral-covered heads—hung above a blue ottoman and a geometric black side table.
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"Secrets" 122 x 122cm Sale price£2,500.00