Jamal Ali is an eclectic blend of artist, author, independent scholar/historian, engineering designer & esotericist. He is the author of over seven hundred poems, in addition to two novels(unpublished), a novella and numerous essays, articles, short stories and plays. He has taught & lectured across the USA on topics ranging from the sacred architecture of Nile Valley civilizations, including their sciences, arts and symbolic languages(Ancient Nilotic Architecture: A Synthesis of Science, Religion & Philosophy) to the intersection of modern technology & ancient wisdom systems (Ogun in the 21st Century: The Connection Between Odu & Digital Technology[new edition due out Winter '08]). He also made several contributions to the Encyclopedia of Vernacular Architecture of the World, which was published by Cambridge University Press(1997), edited by Dr. Paul Oliver of Oxford Brookes University, England. An engineering designer by profession, his art & spirituality help maintain balance in his life.
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Fayomi Falade Aworeni // November 23, 2008 at 10:30 am |
Aboru, Aboye, Abosise, It is with great appreciation of your words and the texture of your intent that gives me rise to thank you for your prose and poetry. It is healing. May Ifa continue to bless your work.
Iyanifa Fayomi Falade Aworeni(Obafemi)