Balikis Morenikeji B. Adio
VISUAL ARTISTBIOGRAPHYBalikis Badru is a Nigerian-born contemporary figurative artist based in Kent, United Kingdom, working under the name Kejii's Art. Her work explores human connection, identity, memory, and emotion through expressive figurative painting. Inspired by music, personal experience, and everyday life, she creates atmospheric compositions that capture moments of vulnerability, reflection, and resilience. Working primarily in oil and acrylic, Balikis uses colour, movement, and storytelling to create paintings that invite viewers to connect with their own experiences and emotions.
ARTIST STATEMENTI paint people because people are stories. My work explores emotion, memory, and human connection through figurative painting. Inspired by music, personal experiences, and everyday life, I create expressive works that focus on mood, presence, and feeling rather than perfect representation. Through colour, movement, and storytelling, I aim to capture moments that feel honest, relatable, and deeply human. It’s a quiet Intensity.