Mystic Africa", created using the gouache on cardboard technique, is a veritable ode to Africa. Measuring 51 x 51 cm, this work features an imposing lion at the center of the picture, surrounded by women from various African and West Indian ethnic groups. The yellow background evokes the warmth of the African sun, while the blue shapes recall exotic flowers. The women are dressed in traditional costumes and feature body paint, highlighting their beauty and cultural diversity. Tree branches dot the background, adding a touch of wilderness to the whole. "Mystic Africa" thus offers a colorful and vibrant vision of the African continent, celebrating its cultural richness and the beauty of its flora and fauna. This work invites the viewer to plunge into a mystical and bewitching universe, where the animal strength of the lion and the grace of African women mingle. This is a silver-halide photographic print with a lustrous finish, with a fine-grained pebble texture.
