This abstract artwork features a captivating interplay of vivid colors and amorphous forms. The dominant purple hue creates a mesmerizing and dreamlike atmosphere, contrasted by the deep, fiery red tones that emerge from the composition's center. The overall effect is one of fluidity and movement, with the blurred, undulating shapes suggesting a sense of organic energy and transformation. The artist's technique likely involves the use of digital manipulation or experimental photographic methods to achieve this striking visual tapestry. This piece invites the viewer to contemplate the interplay of light, color, and perception in a visually arresting and thought-provoking manner. ...
hloé Quenum’s work addresses questions of visibility, mixed-race and transmission through the prism of anthropological and historical research. The strategies she uses by moving, transforming and reshaping forms and mundane objects allow her to interrogate the idea of displacement and feeling of belonging. She questions the effect a shift in context produces and thus her artworks’ capacity to generate new stories.
Chloé Quenum wa representing Benin at the 60th Venice Biennale in 2024 alongside artists Ishola Akpo, Moufouli Bello et Romuald Hazoumè, curated by Azu Nwagbogu. ...
