Larry Ossei - Mensah
Larry is a recent graduate of Les Roches School of Hotel Management, Bluche, Switzerland with an MBA, explains The Sankofa Series as such, *This show is primarily about self reflection. The desire to understand who we are as Africans seeking to identify and truly understand our self and our culture.” Larry’s approach to this investigation was mostly stateside. His camera takes an exploratory journey in Harlem, USA , a community he describes as a bastion of hope for Africans seeking a better life. The lens of “Young Global: America the African Dream” is what Larry has titled the body of work to be included in the Sankofa Series. Born and raised in the Bronx, Larry has established himself in the advertising and marketing world, holding positions stateside and abroad, most currently as a marketing consultant for an upscale interior design firm. Larry’s music photography series has been used by Blue Note. His Young Global blog as followers in the thousands and is highlighted on a regular basis by national media outlets.
April 6th, 2008 at 10:03 pm
[…] Larry is a recent graduate of Les Roches School of Hotel Management, Bluche, Switzerland with an MBA, explains The Sankofa Series as such, *This show is primarily about self reflection. The desire to understand who we are as Africans seeking to identify and truly understand our self and our culture.” Larry’s approach to this investigation was mostly stateside. His camera takes an exploratory journey in Harlem, USA , a community he describes as a bastion of hope for Africans seeking a better life. The lens of “Young Global: America the African Dream” is what Larry has titled the body of work to be included in the Sankofa Series. Born and raised in the Bronx, Larry has established himself in the advertising and marketing world, holding positions stateside and abroad, most currently as a marketing consultant for an upscale interior design firm. Larry’s music photography series has been used by Blue Note. His Young Global blog as followers in the thousands and is highlighted on a regular basis by national media outlets. […]
May 15th, 2008 at 2:10 am
The photo of the boy with a crown made of picks is so beautiful. I love the way the crown just has the fists. That says so much without using a single word. I am in awe of you talent and gift. You are truly blessed. Thank you for acknowledging and sharing your talent with the world.
November 16th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
I love it!