Joy Labinjo
Love him and let him love you, 2023
Oil on Canvas
180.5 x 200.2 cm
71 x 78 7/8 in
71 x 78 7/8 in
JLA 159
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The work stems from paintings executed during 2023 focused on everyday Black life. Exploring themes of intimacy, love, relationships, and family dynamics, The subjects of these paintings, both real and...
The work stems from paintings executed during 2023 focused on everyday Black life. Exploring themes of intimacy, love, relationships, and family dynamics, The subjects of these paintings, both real and imagined, are lively groups of friends and family at leisure, enjoying the simple pleasure of being in each other’s company.
Exhibitions
Frieze LA, 2024Searching for Roots and Expressions, Coutts Bank, London, UK, 30th September – 25th October 2024
Roots in the Sky, HOME – Greater Manchester Art Centre, curated by Tunji Adeniyi-Jones, 11 Oct 2025 - 25 Jan 2026.