Evening Reflect 2 - Abiodun Badejo - Acrylic on canvas 48x36"
Evening Reflect 2 by Abiodun Badejo captures the luminous drama of a rainy Lagos evening, where puddled streets mirror city lights and life unfolds in reflective, textured layers.
A yellow taxi glides past market stalls and pedestrians, its headlights glowing against slick asphalt. Badejo’s impasto application creates raised textures that give the rain-soaked pavement a sculptural quality, while strategic pops of yellow and red draw the eye through the composition. This evocative acrylic painting transforms an ordinary urban scene into a moment of cinematic beauty.
Cultural Heritage & SignificanceLagos’s rainy season brings both challenge and charm, as the city’s vibrant pulse adapts to sudden downpours. Street vendors, traffic, and communal resilience merge under the umbrella of shared experience. Badejo’s work honors this dynamic interplay, celebrating ingenuity and spirit in one of Africa’s busiest metropolises.
Featured Artist BackgroundAbiodun Badejo is a Lagos-based Nigerian artist featured at the esteemed Nike Art Gallery. Born in Ondo State, he studied Fine and Applied Art at Federal College of Education, Abeokuta, and apprenticed under masters Kolade Oshinowo and Abiodun Olaku. Since 2004, he’s developed a signature style of monochrome scenes punctuated by bold color accents, earning acclaim in solo exhibitions such as his 2016 Nike Art Gallery debut and “Times and Places” at Gemini Art Gallery in 2023.
Artwork Specifications:
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Dimensions: 48 x 36 inches (121.9 x 91.4 cm)
Style: Contemporary Nigerian Realism
Year: 2025
Signature: Hand-signed by Abiodun Badejo
Authentication: Certificate of authenticity included
Condition: Excellent
Shipping: Professional packaging, international delivery available
Perfect for collectors of contemporary African art, cultural institutions, and admirers of authentic Nigerian artistic heritage.
