Multidisciplinary artist and product designer · Lagos · London · Cairo
Orry
Shenjobi
Orry Shenjobi (b. 1997) is a Nigerian-British multidisciplinary artist and product designer based between London and Lagos. Working across sculpture, installation, photography, film, painting and design, her practice explores cultural memory, material knowledge and the relationship between preservation and innovation.
The artist
In 2024, she presented À Wá Ǹbẹ̀ in Venice as part of the European Cultural Centre's programme during the Venice Biennale, followed by a second solo exhibition at The Africa Centre, London, in 2025. Her work has also been exhibited at Christie's, London, and the U.S. Embassy, London, alongside residencies with New Culture Studios, Etnia House of Arts and Iwalewabooks.
In 2026, she presented Àdúrà Lẹ́rẹ̀, a site-specific architectural installation at New Culture Studios in Ibadan, Nigeria, exploring traditional craftsmanship, spirituality and contemporary design. Her practice also extends into publishing, including the cover artwork for Rory Miller's Nigeria: A Short History (2026).
Shenjobi is the founder of Laho Foundation, an artist-led organisation supporting arts education and artist development across Nigeria.
The journey
Full CVBSc Product Design, University of Leeds.
Orry Shenjobi: “Beauty Within The Struggle”, Angels and Muse, Lagos, NG.
MA Design for Social Innovation & Sustainable Futures, University of the Arts London. Venice International Art Fair.
“A wà ńbẹ̀: A Celebration of Community and Culture”, Personal Structures, 60th Venice Biennale.
“Àdúrà Lẹ́rẹ̀: A Prayer in Three Acts”, New Culture Studios, Ibadan.
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