A sense of community

Uncovering a sense of belonging, community, beauty and joy.

The women of the Boé region, West Africa, deeply impressed me in 2017 with their collectivity, joy, and resilience. At that time, I lived and worked with them for the preservation of their sacred forests and way of life.
The women's community is a theme in my work with a message that is especially relevant today, since there is more division in society. It is now, with the society in danger of falling apart, that I need to show their unity and awaken a sense of community.

A sense of community

A sense of community IX, 2022, oilpaint on canvas, 200 x 160 cm

Large scale painting

Painting detail

A sense of community

A sense of community VII, 2022, oilpaint and charcoal on canvas, 180 x 140 cm

A sense of community

A sense of community

A sense of community

A sense of community VI, 2022, oilpaint and charcoal on canvas, 180 x 140 cm

A sense of community

A sense of community

contemporary painting

Artworks

A sense of community, IV, 2022, oil paint and charcoal on canvas, 160 x 120 cm

colorful painting

A sense of community

A sense of community, III, 2021, oil paint on canvas, 140 x 100 cm

modern painting