Ancestor’s Veneration
Ancestor’s Veneration

Illustration

Ancestor’s Veneration

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Book Of Scars
Book Of Scars

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Book Of Scars

Artist Statement “Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and... More

Gates to Africa
Gates to Africa

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Gates to Africa

7. Ancestors’ Veneration
In parts of West Africa, skulls were believed to hold the soul. Families honored ancestors by decorating and displaying their skulls as a form of protection and reverence. Many of these sacred remains were taken during... More

Goddsse’s Bounty
Goddsse’s Bounty

Illustration

Goddsse’s Bounty

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Kid with Match
Kid with Match

Illustration

Kid with Match

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Lost Treasure
Lost Treasure

Illustration

Lost Treasure

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Stolen Treasures
Stolen Treasures

Illustration

Stolen Treasures

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

The Lady’s Hair
The Lady’s Hair

Illustration

The Lady’s Hair

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

Unfinished Plans
Unfinished Plans

Illustration

Unfinished Plans

“Black Wall Street” is a reflection on the resilience, brilliance, and untapped potential of Black and African communities. Loosely inspired by the historic Tulsa, Oklahoma community—once a thriving center of Black enterprise and culture before its... More

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Osato Adeniyi aka. sato.artz

illustration

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