The artwork features a bold, expressive drawing in black ink against a backdrop of vibrant, abstract colors and shapes. The central focus is a pair of figures engaged in a handshake, conveying a sense of connection and interaction. The loose, gestural linework and the incorporation of collage elements create a dynamic, layered composition. The piece appears to explore themes of human relationships, communication, and the interplay between figuration and abstraction, reflecting the artist's unique visual language and style. While the specific context or intention behind the work is not explicitly stated, the piece invites the viewer to engage with its evocative and thought-provoking visual narrative. ...
Maymouna Baradji builds constellations of people and memories that inhabit her. As a French-Malian artist who has lived in France since her birth, Baradji questions through her work notions of identity and reconnects with the richness of family memory. From ink and pen drawings to recompositions of images and photographs leading to collages, and working with sound and video practices, her work consists of telling snippets of stories, reuniting the disappeared with what has remained over time. ...
