A Little About Laolu: He was born and raised in Ilorin, Nigeria. He became a lawyer because that was what his Father expected of him; his father was also a lawyer. After several years of spending all his free time and money creating Art and Music he decided to make a change and decided to become a full-time Artist.His Art is called, Afromysterics, a term he coined in 2007, which means, the mystery of the African thought pattern. As a Pioneer and Leader in the Afrofuturism movement he considered it his duty to keep creating and to continue to push boundaries.
It transcends Art mediums and is also the expression of these thoughts and mysteries into music, vocals, and sounds. All of his work is heavily influenced by his Yoruba heritage and often related to the environment he finds myself in.
Hobbies: I love to travel so you will often see my travels reflected in my work. I am a passionate activist and you will notice how most of my works have social justice ideologies woven throughout. Also, you will notice feminism, women and children are often present and common themes in my work, this is because of my work as Human Rights Lawyer in Nigeria I was impacted by the strength girls and women have shown me. I weave stories throughout the lines and patterns in my works.
Hobbies: I love to travel so you will often see my travels reflected in my work. I am a passionate activist and you will notice how most of my works have social justice ideologies woven throughout. Also, you will notice feminism, women and children are often present and common themes in my work, this is because of my work as Human Rights Lawyer in Nigeria I was impacted by the strength girls and women have shown me. I weave stories throughout the lines and patterns in my works.
I am a self-taught Visual Artist and Musician. My preferred medium is charcoal, although I do use others as well. I often create Art based on the songs that I write and vice-versa. Musically I am influenced by the likes of Fela Kuti, Sade, and King Sunny Ade. Artistically I am often compared to Twin Seven-Seven.
I try very hard to balance both my passions of Art and Music. Yet, since they are so intertwined it’s difficult for me to separate the two. Currently, I divide my time between Nigeria and Brooklyn, New York.
Nike just recently announced that Laolu will create Air Max inspired art at the upcoming Air Max Con 2016.
For More Info About Laolu
Contact Afromysterics
For Appointments Call: +1646.243.2069
For more information Call: +1646.243.2069
Follow on Facebook: Laolu Senbanjo Page
Follow on Twitter: @afromysterics
Visit His Website: www.laolu.nyc
e-mail us: afromysterics@gmail.com
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