Artist · Architect · Curator
Olukokun
Poroye
The Similarities in Our Perceived Differences
Exploring the fundamental human experiences that connect us all through sustainable materials and Yoruba philosophy
First Collection
Ọ̀rọ̀ Ẹni
Conversations with Self
A collection of five artistic essays exploring the fundamental human experiences that connect us all — Time, History, Intimacy, Dreams, and Food. Created using Thaumatococcus Daniellii, Raffia Reed, Gari, African Newsprint, String, Vertisol, Gold, Silver, Bronze Metal Leaf and Charcoal, each piece is a meditation on the cycle of life and the organic nature of human existence.
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Animation
Ìbálòpọ̀
Materials
From the Earth,
Back to the Earth
Each piece is crafted using Thaumatococcus Daniellii, Raffia Reed, Gari, African Newsprint, String, Vertisol, Gold, Silver, Bronze Metal Leaf and Charcoal. The materials themselves tell the story of transformation — from vibrant green to golden brown, mirroring the human lifecycle.
Second Collection
Bí eré bí eré
Like play, like play, the spirit gathers wisdom upon wisdom
A five-part mixed-media series examining African childhood play as the foundational architecture of governance — kite-flying, hoop-rolling, hopscotch, clapping games, and hide-and-seek — through figures constructed from layered Thaumatococcus Daniellii leaves on landscapes of Gari, Raffia reed and African newsprint.
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“We are all connected by the fundamental experiences of being human — time, stories, intimacy, dreams, and sustenance. These are the threads that weave through every culture, every life, every conversation with self.”