The Marcus Garvey Bronze
Nijel Lloyd Binns
Nijel LLoyd Binns, born in Battersea, England in 1956 and a naturalized United States citizen, is a versatile artist known for his prowess in portrait sculpture and realist painting, as well as for his achievements in literature and cinema. With a background rooted in his early education in New Jersey and mentorship under sculptors Felix De Weldon and Ed Dwight.
Binns has garnered acclaim for his portrait sculptures, including commissions for icons like Michael Jackson and Stevie Wonder. His work extends to public monuments such as the "Mother of Humanity®" in Watts, CA, and recent projects include the Marcus Garvey Bronze. As the founder of Nijart International, LLC, Binns remains dedicated to preserving cultural legacies through his art, drawing inspiration from the diversity and vibrancy of Los Angeles. He encapsulates his artistic philosophy in the words of Alex Haley: "Find the good and praise it.