The Ndop, also known as Nso, Dze ndouop, or Nji ndop, is a traditional and symbolic ritual practiced by the Bamilékés of Cameroon and the neighboring regions of Nigeria. This fabric, which is made up of geometric white designs on…
A graphic envelope is created by moving a line according to a defined rule. This precise movement generates an elegant curve, the envelope, which seems to connect all successive positions of the line. For a triangle, the line slides along…
A graphic envelope forms as a line moves by a precise rule, creating an elegant curve connecting its successive positions. Applied to a square, the line slides along its sides, pivoting at each corner. This playful method explores geometric shapes,…
violence de genre, exposition fait avec bandjoun station et barthelemy toguo
It is a painting of a man who is depressed, frustrated that he cannot express all his feelings, and the distress in his heart. The world wants only his greatness, his strength, his tenacity, we do not allow him to be vulnerable. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This table represents all the stereotypes attributed to women in their daily lives. They are locked in boxes, hypersexualized on a daily basis and become the culprits because they were born women. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
It is a painting of a man fighting who gives everything for his family. We demand more and more of him, we take his essence without gratitude by leaving him alone in front of himself. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This table represents the suffering of women in society. They are seen as guilty of gender-based violence. All over the world, they are asked to be silent, not to have an opinion: just to be beautiful and stay in their corner. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This table represents the place of women in the world. A world dominated by men who dictate how they should be. Particularly in Africa, they are the centre of the family and bear all the burdens of the couple. They must bear and channel their emotions to make their families prosperous. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This painting depicts a woman who, when she is hurt, tortured, faced with her distress, is offered only ephemeral solutions like money and gifts to drown her pain without really trying to solve it. Painting by the visual artist
This painting represents self-sabotage, the ability of women to victimize themselves in the face of their own lives. They feel responsible for the violence they receive and often even amplify the situation. It’s a vicious circle where lack of trust plays a crucial role. Painting by Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This table represents a life cycle. It shows how children tend to relive the traumas of their parents in their adult lives. In the face of violence, we must not have a peaceful attitude, but we must learn to heal it so that it will not be repeated later. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
un homme moderne design pop jaune avec un masque africain bamileke qui est assis
un homme moderne design pop orange avec un masque africain bamileke qui est danse
un homme moderne design pop avec un masque africain bamileke qui saute
It is a collage made up of an African man standing in front of musical instruments. He is wearing a white shirt, a black jacket and brown suit pants. He wears a traditional African mask called "Bamiléké Elephant Mask" on his head, a black handbag and black shoes. It is placed in an abstract decor made of "clouds that reflect the dream. Collage by Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
It is a collage made up of an African man standing in front of musical instruments. He is wearing a white shirt, black tie, black jacket and white suit pants. He wears a traditional African mask called "Bamiléké Elephant Mask" on his head, grey socks and black shoes. It is set in an abstract setting of clouds that reflects the dream. Collage by Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
It is a collage made up of an African man standing in front of musical instruments. He is wearing a grey jacket and blue suit pants. He wears a traditional African mask called "Bamiléké Elephant Mask" on his head, white socks and grey shoes. It is set in an abstract setting of clouds that reflects the dream. Collage by Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
This painting depicts an African woman wearing a kimono made of African loincloth, with buckles representing the ying and yang. She wears an original African hairstyle. She is placed in an abstract setting with clouds and fish representing the dream. She has a serene look. This painting highlights the beauty of the African woman. It is a fusion between Asian and African culture. Painting by the Cameroonian visual artist Mba Verlaine.
une femme africaine dans un kimono qui a une coiffure original
Femme africaine avec des poissons asiatiques portant un kimono fait de pagnes africains
femme africaine ayant un vase en or et portant des tissus bamileke camerounais
femme africaine ayant un vase en or et portant des tissus bamileke camerounais avec une coiffure originale
homme en souffrance, image pour la commande d'exposition
