Biography

Jahlil Nzinga (b. 1987, Oakland, California) is a Los Angeles based artist. Nzinga embarks on a quest to reshape the essence of art, his every stroke a testament to raw emotion. Defying convention with avant-garde techniques, he melds mediums into a harmonious symphony incorporating oil acrylic, spray paint, charcoal and enamel. Since his debut in 2015, Nzinga’s canvas has become a tapestry of dreams, pushing the boundaries of artistic expression.

 

In his work, darkness transforms into beauty, and burdens are expelled with expelled with explosive passion. His art, untethered by constraints, invites viewers to wonder and interpret freely. Nzinga’s pieces are not literal but rather stir the soul, reflecting his belief that rue artistic liberation demands complete mastery and ownership. 

 

Nzinga spires to create a community of emancipated artists each basking in the fruits of their labor. His art transcends the canvas, redefining the very essence of artistic expression and the art world itself. 

Works
  • Jahlil Nzinga, 99 Sheep, 2024
    99 Sheep, 2024
  • painting of a key with a green key chain
    Always Open, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Before He Wrote the Story, 2024
    Before He Wrote the Story, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Cherry, 2024
    Cherry, 2024
  • painting of a floating wine bottle
    Fountain of Youth, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Friends in High Places (red), 2024
    Friends in High Places (red), 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, From Inside the Machine, 2024
    From Inside the Machine, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Holiday, 2024
    Holiday, 2024
  • painting of a vase with a black dog on it
    Invisible from the Inside, 2024
  • painting of a coffee cup on a pedestal
    Modern Offering, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Mountain, 2024
    Mountain, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, No Footprints, 2024
    No Footprints, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Pawn Shop Trophies, 2024
    Pawn Shop Trophies, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Portrait of my Eye, 2024
    Portrait of my Eye, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, The Road is Uphill, 2024
    The Road is Uphill, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Warrior, 2024
    Warrior, 2024
  • painting of a man wearing headphones and listing to music
    Whispers of the Walkman, 2024
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Can You Hear the Band?, 2023
    Can You Hear the Band?, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Coconut Grove, 2023
    Coconut Grove, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, ESPN, 2023
    ESPN, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, No Place For Luck, 2023
    No Place For Luck, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Tea Time, 2023
    Tea Time, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Watch the Lights Go Out, 2023
    Watch the Lights Go Out, 2023
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Water Has Memory, 2022
    Water Has Memory, 2022
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Go Faster, 2021
    Go Faster, 2021
  • Jahlil Nzinga, While We Are Young, 2021
    While We Are Young, 2021
  • Jahlil Nzinga, Can They See Us Now?
    Can They See Us Now?
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