AKINCI

Techniek: ceramic, drawing, jute, plant, textile, tenjin paper, silk, cotton, mirror

Formaat: 120 x 92 cm

Authenticiteit: Certificaat bij kunstwerk

Editie: uniek werk

Prijsklasse: € 10.000 - € 15.000

Status: te koop

Paysage de Soin # 1, 2024

Marie-Claire Messouma Manlanbien’s work demonstrates how cultures are influenced by various forms of existence through the interaction of objects, communities, and bodies. Her works can be interpreted as maps with intricate narratives and symbolism. As a ‘storyteller with materials’, Messouma Manlanbien creates installations using textile as a foundation and composing encounters as raffia, rope, and shells. In this way the artist weaves a connection between different art forms, creating ecosystems where materials relate to each other and coexist in a symbiosis. Messouma Manlanbien connects the visible with worlds that receive little attention in Western society. This interest stems from her childhood, which was influenced by different cultures. Born in Paris, she lived with her parents in Ivory Coast until she was 13. Her father belongs to the Agni people, who are part of the Akan culture. She owes her creativity to her mother and grandmother from Guadeloupe. During her childhood she was surrounded by artisans, especially weavers, who encouraged her to develop her skills in painting, sewing, and pottery.