Yinka Ilori

Yinka Ilori Instagram – OMI OKUN | TRAILER | CHICAGO | 6.6.24
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Launching as a part of Chicago’s landmark 2024 ART on THE MART summer headline commission (June 6 – September 11, 2024), ‘Omi Okun’, (Yoruban for ‘Sea Water’) is an immersive art film that mirrors Yinka Ilori’s personal memories with the Pentecostal Aladura church in Nigeria and the revelations that arise beyond. The film follows the journey of a church member through various rituals and pilgrimage to the seaside. It depicts the transformative act of belief, seeking healing and strength in the community. Mixing moving artwork with sound, central to the narrative is Psalm 24 of David, which is read aloud by Ilori as he reflects on the sovereignty of higher powers.
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Commissioned by @artonthemart | Posted on 03/Jun/2024 21:01:12