Ayo is a Nigerian illustrator and visual artist, creating socially conscious art that inspires dialogue, nostalgia and connection. Her work, characterized by vibrant and lighthearted visuals, reflects a deep commitment to storytelling and cultural representation.
With several children’s book illustrations and exhibitions across Nigeria and the U.S., Ayo merges creativity with purpose and care for social issues that matter most to her. She holds dual degrees in Studio Art and Economics from Vanderbilt University. Discover more at www.ayosanusi.com.
She can be reached for any inquiries here!
EXPERIENCE
Founder / Artist Resource Collective / 2020-present
Freelance Illustrator / 2019-present
Artist-in-Residence / VI4 /2019
Illustrator / Farzana's Journey / 2017-2018
EXHIBITIONS
Terra Kulture, "Social Media Consciousness"Lagos Nigeria (January 2020)
Oz Arts, Nashville TN (July 2019)
Cummins Station Exhibition, Nashville TN (Mar 2019)
Keffi Student Art Collective, "Homesickness" (2018-2019)
The Curb Center for Art & Public Policy (Sept 2017)