Since 2018, Nile X has been captivating his audiences and viewers with his intricate paintings of high-traffic areas of the city, where people gather and have their livelihoods and experiences including both in Toronto and New York City. Nile started producing and selling his art from the age of twelve starting on the streets of Toronto and is now a student of material art and design at OCAD University.
Nile began his artistic journey with acrylic paint, transitioning to oil painting in 2022. His passion for painting led him to explore many different avenues which made him a multidisciplinary artist. Create detailed artworks on the streets of Toronto from the early age of twelve and eventually took it to NYC. Nile's recent project inside a TTC subway car garnered significant attention, including BlogTO as he boldly sat inside a subway train and painted the dynamic environment while engaging with curious commuters.
His work often explores themes of daily life in the city, with a focus on public transportation and everyday life exploring the history's associated with his work and a desire to paint works that evoke emotion by using dramatic brush strokes and a highly intentional use of color. Nile's dedication to his craft and his desire to include the public in his artistic process are evident in his interactive paintings. Nile's transit-related artworks and city scenes highlight his ambition to merge art with everyday urban experiences, creating a connection between his paintings and the lives of those who encounter them.
