Slawn | Boxing gloves

Slawn — Boxing Gloves

Slawn, born Olaolu Akeredolu-Ale in Lagos, Nigeria in 2000, is a London-based artist known for intersecting street art with Abstract Expressionist styles, drawing on his Yoruba heritage. He began painting during London's 2020 lockdown after moving to the city to study graphic design at Middlesex University, and held his debut exhibition at Truman Brewery in 2021. His rapid rise has included a 2022 Sotheby's auction debut and designing the statuette and set for the 2023 Brit Awards — becoming the youngest and first Nigerian-born artist to do so — followed by the 2024 FA Cup Trophy.

This pair of hand-painted boxing gloves, framed as a boxed sculptural work, features a pale blue graphic pattern with the hand-lettered word "Villain" on one glove, paired with a bold red design and the word "Desh" on the other. 🔎 The "Villain" lettering may connect to Slawn's "Heroes, Villains & Violence" boxing glove series shown at the Museum of Graffiti during Art Basel Miami — worth confirming with your supplier before publishing if you want that provenance stated.

Available through Creed Gallery, Ascot, for collectors across Berkshire, Surrey, and London.

Original, hand-painted boxing gloves in box frame
Artwork: 45 x 46 cm framed

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