Idris Veitch is a Jamaican and Nigerian visual artist. His body of work has been shown in solo and collaborative exhibitions in Nigeria, Japan, and Jamaica, and featured in online and printed publications including Nataal, African Digital Art, Vogue Girl Japan, and Buzz Caribbean.

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His artistic journey began during research for his graduation collection in Tokyo, where he attended fashion school. While adjusting to life in Japan and exploring his Nigerian heritage, he initiated a cross-cultural examination that resulted in a fusion of Japanese and African influences in his final garments.

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This period also marked the creation of two early collage pieces that combined African masks from various regions with ukiyo-e, a genre of Japanese art made using woodblock prints. He continued to develop this visual language post-graduation, eventually expanding the work into a full series titled “African Masks X Ukiyo-e”. This body of work led to multiple exhibitions and features in both print and online publications.

Veitch’s evolving practice builds on this foundation to explore the many facets of the Black experience.

 

Using a diverse palette of mixed media, contrasting elements, and layered textures, he constructs narrative-rich compositions that reveal stories with depth, complexity, and a colourful playfulness.

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In recent years, Veitch has been studying 3D design as a way to expand his visual language and pivot into new territory. This exploration marks the next phase of his practice—melding storytelling, cultural history, and experimental techniques through immersive, digital forms.