Laolu Senbanjo Stands Out With Afromysterics

In a competitive world, where we simply have seen and heard it all, it definitely is refreshing to see creativity from a different dimension and then much more is the fact that the originator or the creator is a Nigerian.

Here is introducing to you the moment where artistry meets creativity by the creator who goes by the name, Laolu Senbanjo born in his 80’s. An artist and artiste, Laolu draws his inspirations from his Yoruba heritage.

He graduated from the Nigerian Law School and qualified as a human rights lawyer. Laolu has had exhibitions in Nigeria,Europe and the US. He's had exhibitions at the Korean Cultural Centre (Abuja), American Embassy (Abuja), the Oriental Hotel (Lagos), and the Jamaican High Commission in Abuja. He has recently had various exhibitions in Germany, France, South Africa, and the USA.

Currently Laolu divides his time between Nigeria and New York City. Check out what he says his style is:


My style of art is called "afromysterics" it simply means the mystery of the African thought pattern. These masterpieces are full of meaning and deep thinking. My art is spiritual. Nothing in life happens by accident. Art is what you call it. Life is what you make it. Every symbol has a meaning. Every face has an expression. The different patterns tell their own stories.

You might be wondering why I prefer the to use charcoal, the reason is that charcoal is one of the oldest art materials. It was what our pre-historic ancestors used while drawing on cave walls. Charcoal is an impure form of elemental carbon made by burning selected woods in anaerbic conditions. While other art materials may have greater color saturation than charcoal, only a few will last as long. The joy of using charcoal as a drawing medium lies in its spontaneity and sensitivity. It opens a giant door of creativity and imagination.

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