Mervyn M. Dymally bust unveiled at CSUDH
Los Angeles, CA – November 12, 2015. Sculptor Nijel Binns, Mervyn M. Dymally family members, political officials, and the President of CSUDH were in attendance for the unveiling of Nijel’s Mervyn M Dymally bust and naming of the Mervyn M. … Continued
Mervyn M. Dymally bust unveiled in Cedros, Trinidad
Cedros, Oct.17 – Trinidad officials, family and friends paid tribute to native son Mervyn Malcolm Dymally with the unveiling of a portrait bronze bust created by master sculptor Nijel Binns. The work was commissioned by Martin Harmon, a dear friend … Continued
Nijel Binns showcases Art in South L.A.
Nijel Binns showcases Art in South L.A. By Myra Blackburn, Special to the Sentinel Published November 27, 2014 http://lasentinel.net/nijel-binns-showcases-art-in-south-l-a.html Nijel Binns It was Friday Afternoon on November 21, while strolling through Macy’s Department store inside the Baldwin Hills Plaza; I … Continued
Mother of Humanity® Monument
From the ruins of the 1992 Los Angeles rebellions came the idea for a “monument to peace”. Nijel, the artist, sculptor and President of Nijart International says “I recognized the common bonds between the African and Asian communities. I created … Continued
KRST Unity Church Monuments
KRST UNITY CHURCH MONUMENTS Nijel and assistant Isaiah Coney restored two 12 foot statues of Queen Tiye and Rameses for Los Angeles African Spiritual Center. KRST Unity Center of Afrikan Spiritual Science/ Say “Yes” To Life 7825 So. Western Ave. … Continued
New Marcus Garvey Statue commissioned
NEW MARCUS GARVEY STATUE COMMISSIONED Commissioned by Dr. Julius Garvey, Nijel has created the most realistic portrait sculpture of Marcus Mosiah Garvey to date. The Marcus M. Garvey: Africans Unite! bronze sculpture by Nijel BPG is a 14 inch standing … Continued
The Lumumba Monument
THE LUMUMBA MONUMENT This new project celebrates the life and legacy of the first Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo, Patrice Lumumba. The Patrice Lumumba Monument Project Nijel’s “Patrice Lumumba: The Vision, The Legacy” The first freely elected … Continued
The African Origin and Meaning of the “Belt” in the Martial Arts
The African Origin and Meaning of the “Belt” in the Martial Arts by Nijel BPG March 31, 2001, Los Angeles, CA Lecture Notes NOTE: The Egyptian, or Kemetic “medu-neter” is a language of symbol thinking. The so-called heiroglyphs (Greek term … Continued
Nijel, The Making of a Masterpiece interview by myKEEtv.com
Portrait sculptor and painter Nijel Binns shares his thoughts on art and his career in this interview by myKEEtv.com.