Name: "The Sacred Art of the Ori"
Uploaded: 2017-08-25T14:57:57Z
Duration: 8 min 41 s
Description: Every artist has a name, and every artist has a story. Laolu Senbanjo's story started in Nigeria, where he was surrounded by the culture and mythology of the Yoruba, and brought him to law school, to New York and eventually to work on Beyoncé's "Lemonade." He shares what he calls "The Sacred Art of the Ori," art that uses skin as canvas and connects artist and muse through mind, body and soul.

Every artist has a name, and every artist has a story. Laolu Senbanjo's story started in Nigeria, where he was surrounded by the culture and mythology of the Yoruba, and brought him to law school, to New York and eventually to work on Beyoncé's "Lemonade." He shares what he calls "The Sacred Art of the Ori," art that uses skin as canvas and connects artist and muse through mind, body and soul.

Laolu Senbanjo: "The Sacred Art of the Ori"

"The Sacred Art of the Ori"

Yoruba mythology's rich tapestry inspires an artist's journey from Nigeria to New York, transforming personal heritage into global art.

From law school notebooks to Beyoncé's "Lemonade", an artist's journey underscores the power of cultural roots and personal vision.

An artist's transition from human rights attorney to painting on human bodies, merging Yoruba tradition with contemporary narratives.