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About Roots Krokus Folkloric Art Gallery

At Roots Krokus, we celebrate the cosmic journey of the Prince of Animals, whose dance and painting embody deep cultural values. For over 40 years, we’ve expressed joy, peace, and balance through folkloric art, inviting the spirit of creation and ancestors to inspire every movement and brushstroke.

The Cosmic Journey of the Prince of Animals: A Dance Towards Home

Embodiment of Cosmic Consciousness

A serene landscape depicting a majestic figure dancing, surrounded by vibrant cosmic elements like stars and galaxies. The dancer's body glows with an ethereal light, symbolizing the connection between humanity and the cosmos. Soft, flowing lines convey motion and grace.

The Prince of Animals embodies the cosmic spirit, merging personal identity with universal truths. His movements represent the harmony between the self and the cosmos, flowing towards an inner state of peace and balance.

Cultural Heritage and Ancestral Connection

An outdoor celebration scene filled with colorful traditional costumes and vibrant paintings. The Prince, surrounded by ancestral figures in silhouette, performs a captivating dance. The background features symbols of heritage and artistry, like drums and ancestral artifacts.

Through visual and performing arts, the Prince honors his cultural heritage. His dance becomes a vibrant celebration of the ancestors, embodying their wisdom and traditions, thus weaving a tapestry of history into each performance.

The Art of Movement and Expression

A dynamic scene showcasing a dancer with paintbrushes and splashes of color emanating from his movements. The background is an abstract blend of colors, illustrating artistic freedom. The dancer's pose is powerful and fluid, capturing the essence of creativity.

The Prince transforms his body into a canvas, using dance and painting as mediums for expression. Every movement is infused with intention, showcasing the beauty and complexity of life through rhythm and visual storytelling.

ZUCAN ABIOLA BANDELE

The Harmony of Movement

Dance is a powerful expression of cultural heritage that harmonizes the body, mind, and spirit. It reflects the joy of life, allowing individuals to celebrate their ancestry through movement that tells stories of their lineage.

I am Prince of Animals, born on the first day of a new year away from home (Al-Kebulan). Home is where the cosmic conscious spirit mind of the creator dwells. My journey home moves me towards an inner state of peace, justice and balance. My every thought, action and deed will forever strive to manifest such a divine spirit state of conscious joy. Hence, I am dancing and painting my way around the earth in time. Sometimes out of time.

For over some 40+ years now performing and dancing professionally. I have been painting pictures with my body. With my mind’s eye I’m able to express my thoughts through the movements of my head, legs, arms and a brush. What I have done through my folkloric visual and performing art is to allow the creator, the ancestors, EgunGuns, the Jambull, Highlandels and Mcojumbee to epitomize my deeply held cultural values of what for me are the most beautiful expressions of my art form.

A close-up of an artist passionately painting on a large canvas, surrounded by colorful paint splatters. The canvas depicts vibrant cultural symbols and ancestral motifs, highlighting the artist's joyful expression. Natural light streams in, illuminating the creative space filled with brushes and tools.

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Finding Balance and Peace: My 50+Year Artistic Odyssey as the Prince of Animals

Harmonizing Body and Mind

A captivating scene of a dancer in motion, surrounded by vibrant colors and flowing paint strokes, showcasing the fluidity between dancing and painting. The background features an ethereal realm, symbolizing the balance of body and mind with elements like stars and cosmic waves.

My artistic journey embodies the union of physical movement and mental clarity, as I express my thoughts through dance and painting, creating a harmonious balance between the two that fosters inner peace.

Cultural Resonance

An artistic representation of a vibrant, multicultural gathering, with ancient ancestors ethereally present, observing a dancer performing in traditional attire amidst colorful murals and symbols representing various cultural values, evoking a sense of community and spiritual heritage.

Through my art, I connect with my ancestors and cultural heritage, allowing their spirits to guide my creative expressions. This deep-rooted connection provides a sense of belonging and reinforces my pursuit of justice and balance.

The Dance of Joy

A joyous, dynamic performance scene where a dancer radiates happiness. Surrounding them are vivid, swirling colors and abstract forms representing joy, with the audience visibly engaged and inspired. The backdrop reflects a blend of nature and cosmic elements, symbolizing timeless celebration.

Every performance is a celebration of joy and creativity that transcends time. Through the movements of my body, I convey the essence of happiness, aiming to uplift the spirit of all who witness my art.

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A dynamic dancer in vibrant traditional attire performing an expressive dance on a cosmic-themed stage, surrounded by swirling galaxies and celestial bodies, with a tapestry of colors reflecting the energy of movement.

Art of Black Dance & Music

I Performed and choreographed dances in accordance with the mission of Art of Black Dance and Music: Sharing the essence of Black Dance whose styles and techniques are derived from traditional and contemporary movement from the Caribbean, the Americas and Africa.

A dynamic display of cultural heritage in motion, as diverse performers in vibrant traditional attire engage in a harmonious dance, against an age-old cultural backdrop adorned with symbolic motifs of their heritage.

The Vibrancy of Cultural Heritage Through Dance and Art

Dance and art are powerful forms of cultural expression, carrying the heartbeat of heritage through every rhythm, stroke, and movement. These creative outlets preserve the history, values, and stories of generations, serving as a vibrant reminder of cultural identity and communal spirit. From the dynamic drumming and fluid motions of traditional African dances to the intricate, colorful tapestries of Caribbean art, these forms capture the essence of life and heritage, embodying the resilience, joy, and beauty of culture.

An artist in the foreground painting vibrant brush strokes on a canvas while simultaneously dancing, with trails of colorful paint and movement captures surrounding them, symbolizing the fluidity of artistic expression through time.

Artistic Expression Through Time

The evolution of physical and visual arts can be seen as an ongoing flow of creativity, where dance and painting serve as two powerful, intertwined forms of storytelling. Both art forms have transcended generations, evolving from ancient rituals to contemporary expressions, all while sharing a common purpose: to tell the stories of humanity, culture, and emotion. Though distinct in medium, dance and painting are united by their capacity to capture movement, emotion, and the human experience in vivid, immersive ways

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