Egbésola Efunyemi is a Brooklyn-based artist from Atlanta, Georgia, who draws inspiration from movement and spirituality. Her work celebrates Black bodies and their ties to African-based religions like Ifá and Ìṣẹ̀ṣe, embodied through Club Dance and House Music.
She has collaborated with notable organizations such as Summerstage NYC with the Illustrious Blacks, the Guggenheim Museum via Ladies of Hip Hop, and Georgia Tech, Lehman College, showcasing her impactful artistry. Using her body as a canvas, she explores the complex intersections of culture, identity, and personal experiences, portraying the depth and resilience of Black bodies while illuminating the narratives of Yoruba deities. As a member of the Brooklyn-based collective Afro Mosaic Soul, she is a vital voice in the discourse on the preservation of culture and identity.
Egbésola Efunyemi’s project intersects the mortal body with the Òrìṣà (Yoruba deity) of the human experience and creativity—Ọbàtálá. By ascertaining one’s spirit and alignment with Ọbàtálá, one goes on a magical late-night/early-morning club journey. The wooden floors unite humanity and creativity with ancestral magic and electronic beats.
“Thank you thank you and thank you to everyone who made this residency (Black Artist Space to Create) possible. These past two weeks have been a blessing! Not only have I been able to deepen my own personal/artistic practices, I was given the space to connect with people that I love! I was given space to reflect on love, and to prepare for what this next year (2021) will bring! Shout out to New Dance Alliance, Modern Accord Depot and Angie Pittman for the time, the space, and opportunity! I am forever grateful! It felt like a good meal, with dessert!”
– Johnnie Cruise Mercer
New Dance Alliance
182 Duane Street
New York, NY 10013
All venues are wheelchair accessible.
