acrylique, pastel et fusain sur papier arches 300mg, bois, ferSEPTIEME
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This contemporary artwork features a bold and visually striking composition. The canvas showcases a vibrant blend of colors, including blues, reds, and oranges, which create a dynamic and energetic atmosphere. The shapes and figures depicted are abstract and surreal, with elements that appear to be inspired by the human form and natural elements. The artist has employed a distinctive expressive style, using gestural brushstrokes and playful, imaginative imagery. This piece seems to explore themes of the subconscious and the human experience, reflecting the artist's unique perspective and creative vision. ...
Zinkpè's paintings follow tortuous paths where the figures, halfway between human and animal, evoke games of power, masquerade or sex, no doubt alluding to the human comedy. His unique style is recognisable on canvas: intimate, powerful and provocative. As for his sculptures, they are sometimes made of rolled-up hessian and sometimes of small wooden figures fused together. These variations on the theme of twins in the beliefs of southern Benin are as many surprising explorations. ...
Founded in 2019 in the 7th arrondissement of Paris in a Haussmann-style setting, SEPTIEME opened its second space in September 2022 in Cotonou, Benin, in a 200m2 warehouse in the center of the city, to offer exhibitions in a new format to audiences in the West African sub-region. It made sense for SEPTIEME to deploy its vision spatially and to help push back the frontiers of contemporary art, as well as to contribute to the construction of new contemporary art strongholds. ...
