“The purpose of art is washing the dust of daily life off our souls.” – Pablo Picasso
In this episode of The World Without People Podcast, Ayomide sits down with Kamal Okusanya, popularly known as The Human Lego, for a powerful and introspective conversation about creativity, purpose, and the art of becoming. Kamal opens up about his journey from logistics and consulting to full-time artistry, sharing how his experiences, personal losses, and passions shape his work.
He discusses the inspiration behind his exhibitions, including Life: A Short Story Made Long and The White Heart Book, revealing the emotional depth and humanity that fuel his art.
If you’re passionate about art, purpose, storytelling, or personal transformation, this episode will leave you deeply inspired.
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00:00 Introduction
03:09 From Military to Professional Career
05:42 Balancing Creativity and Professional Life
07:04 The Origin of 'Human Lego'
10:42 The Creative Process and Inspirations
12:15 Exploring Kamal's Family and Artistic Roots
17:09 Kamal's Artistic Journey and Philosophy
17:30 Creating Art from the Heart
19:21 The White Heart Book and Building Room Dreams
23:54 First Solo Exhibition: Life, A Short Story Made Long
36:07 A Personal Loss
37:33 The Exhibition's Success
38:10 Inspiration and Purpose
44:13 Artistic Influences
53:30 Deep Conversations and Life Reflections
01:10:57 Conclusion
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