“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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