L'Initiation - Part 5

2004
.
Mixed Media
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265x180cm
Tier 2
Body & Soul
© Abdoulaye Konate
A silhouette of a figure split vertically in half, rendered in a vivid red, creating a sense of duality or division. Emblazoned on the chest is a yellow icon recognizable as the hammer and sickle, a symbol commonly associated with communism. This could suggest a commentary on political identity or ideological split. Underneath the figure, there is a row of shapes that resemble dice, introducing elements of chance and uncertainty. This juxtaposition may allude to the unpredictability of political ideologies or the gamble inherent in political commitments. The quilted background provides a neutral, textured canvas, which makes the central image and its symbols stand out sharply, underscoring their significance. The overall composition might be exploring themes of political division, the dichotomy between ideologies, and the role of chance in the outcomes of political actions.

Abdoulaye Konate

Mali
 -  
1953

Abdoulaye Konate

Mali
.
1953
Abdoulaye Konate