Yasuke Promenade
Yasuka Promenade lives within The Dance of the Wandering Fabrics series, embodying masculine energy through a dancer in motion. Named in reference to Yasuke, the first known Black samurai in Japan, the work reflects willingness, elegance, and strength as essential parts of becoming. It speaks to the balance of masculine and feminine energy, while honoring the presence of Black identity across cultures, histories, and imagined spaces of belonging.
Yasuka Promenade lives within The Dance of the Wandering Fabrics series, embodying masculine energy through a dancer in motion. Named in reference to Yasuke, the first known Black samurai in Japan, the work reflects willingness, elegance, and strength as essential parts of becoming. It speaks to the balance of masculine and feminine energy, while honoring the presence of Black identity across cultures, histories, and imagined spaces of belonging.
About The Artist
Artist Alias
Olasubomi Aka-Bashorun
"Which of the three cities (Nashville, New York, Chicago) do you identify with the most and why?"
City choice airtable
Artist Bio
Olasubomi “Ola” Aka-Bashorun is a multidisciplinary artist based in Tennessee whose work explores identity, healing, and transformation through visual storytelling. Blending abstraction and realism, his pieces invite viewers into a deeper reflection of self, spirit, and becoming. Through murals, live painting, and public engagement, Ola creates experiences that connect art with life.


