Uhoda Collection

UNTITLED

Lionel Estève abandons the traditional production of artworks and develops an artistic approach whose main concern is the sensory experience felt by the spectator. Made up of an assembly of thousands of translucent sheets suspended in a cascade, his “fringed drawing” shimmers luminous vibrations on the exhibition walls. This extremely sensual installation awakens our desire to touch it, while inviting us to let ourselves be lulled by the fragility of the pieces of colored plastic overflowing from its flat surface.

CAMO

Thandiwe Muriu breaks with the standards of beauty conveyed by Western fashion magazines and highlights, through her lens, the singular beauty of her compatriots who are often excluded from the standards in their own country. Entitled CAMO, her collection of photographs refers to the way in which the represented subject blends into the background, leaving only its particularities to appear. Among these, the artist revives the glorious past of African queens by crowning her models with traditional hairstyles that have fallen into oblivion, while celebrating the dark skin of the photographed young women. With the desire to reflect the ingenuity of Kenyan women, Muriu transforms everyday objects – such as a laundry basket or sponges – into real fashion accessories. Via her vibrant color photographs, the artist wants to encourage African women to become aware of their uniqueness, while celebrating the richness of their heritage.