My art explores the depths of individual identity and its intricate ties to society. Rooted in community, documentation, and sustainability, it reflects the importance of capturing life experiences within the context of communal ties. I aim to capture moments tied to memory, nostalgia and the human experience with community, highlighting the unity within our unique narratives.
Through careful material selection and seamless media integration, I challenge my audience to question their preconceived notions, inviting them on journeys through unexplored territories. My work emphasizes the significance of the archival process and documentation through visual media.
I see my audience not as mere spectators but as co-authors and witnesses to life's multidimensionality. Together, we navigate the complexities of our shared existence, weaving threads of community, documentation, and sustainability to foster understanding and connection.
Orry Shenjobi (b. 1997) is a multi-disciplinary artist who breaks conventional artistic boundaries. With degrees in Product Design and Social Innovation, she seamlessly blends creativity with social consciousness. Raised in both London and Lagos, her art reflects the vibrant fusion of these dynamic cities, influencing her versatile repertoire, which ranges across multiple visual mediums from painting to photography to film.
Shenjobi's work delves into individual identity and community dynamics, capturing everyday life within diverse communities. Her art, infused with photorealism, merges photography to create distinctive characters and scenes, radiating vibrancy and depth.
Passionate about artist development and education, Shenjobi is dedicated to supporting artists through her artist-led development program, the Laho Initiative. At its core, Laho provides extensive support to artists, helping them unlock their full potential.
Ultimately, Shenjobi's art possesses the transformative power to inspire change. She dedicates herself to leveraging her creativity and unwavering passion for art to blend techniques and themes with ideas and inspirations from diverse disciplines. In doing so, she continues to carve a unique space in the art world, where the convergence of art, identity, and social consciousness opens doors to uncharted possibilities.