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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 features a green sofa, marble side table with vases, and "Soul" by Slam Austin—a large, hand-signed acrylic on canvas painting of a black bird with a yellow head against a purple background.Acrylic on canvas, "Soul" by Slam Austin depicts a figure in a pink robe with a fragmented, colorful face and large black shape extending from the head, surrounded by green vines on a lavender background with blue leaf motifs.
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Soul Sale price£3,800.00
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.A modern living room with a blue sofa, wooden coffee table, and "Embody II" by Slam Austin—an acrylic on canvas painting of a headless figure with leaves and a white box on its neck, set against yellow. Minimalist decor and natural light complete the space.
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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.
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"Embody" By Surrealist Painter Slam Austin Sale price£1,200.00
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.New Paper" by Slam Austin is a vibrant, hand-signed 122 x 122cm acrylic on canvas painting showing a figure in a blue graduation cap and gown with a yellow halo behind their head and dark abstract forms below, displayed on a white gallery wall.
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"New Paper" 122 x 122cm Sale price£2,900.00
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.Austin Slam – Growth II by Slam Austin is a bold piece of African contemporary art, depicting an abstract portrait with a large black afro, orange-blue striped outfit, red eye band, and green plant emerging from the mouth on beige canvas.
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Austin Slam – Growth II (Mixed Media on Canvas) Sale price£1,500.00
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.
Slam Austin
"Growth" by Slam Austin Sale price£1,200.00
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.A modern living room features a curved orange sofa, throw pillow, round table with a vase, and "Secrets" 122 x 122cm by Slam Austin—a colorful framed acrylic on canvas of two people in floral-patterned clothing embracing.
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"Secrets" 122 x 122cm Sale price£2,900.00
Guy 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.The "Guy Man" Abstract Mixed Media African Gentleman Portrait by Slam Austin features a faceless figure in a large gray hat, blue suit, red bow tie, and patterned Ankara jacket with white and blue circles on beige.
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Abstract Mixed Media African Gentleman Portrait with Bold Patterns, "Guy Man" Sale price£950.00

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