Bwo Art is pleased to announce “Dawn”, Sesse Elangwe’s debut solo exhibition with Mitochondria Gallery in Houston. On view from January 29th to February 25th, the exhibition which runs throughout Black History Month in America will showcase a new body of work inspired by the artist’s new life as an immigrant in the United States.

Centered around Black subjectivity, his new body of work continues to stress on the inseparable relationship between human existence and conversations whilst critically documenting some of the conditions experienced by Black communities in America. Elangwe’s ambitious body of work combines memories of his home country, Cameroon and how he imagined America to be, with his new reality as a Black immigrant in America. Through this combination, Elangwe is able to create a dialogue between Black people separated by history but who are essentially from the same roots.

Leaning on his personal understanding of “The African Origin Of Civilisation” by Cheikh Anta Diop, Elangwe who is already known for his signature large eye representing enlightenment decided to create a unique visual aesthetic whereby, subjects with rich dark complexions stand confident against detailed backgrounds. Executed with acrylic, the richness of the figures’ dark skin aims at celebrating Blackness and, challenging the representations that objectify or dehumanize Black people. On the other hand, the skillfully detailed backgrounds, often set outdoors, represent scenes from his new environment, showing the artist’s eagerness to explore his new life whilst drawing contrasts and similarities between the United States and Cameroon.

The solo exhibition, which opens on Saturday January 29th at 12 P.M. (CST), will be followed by a live stream talk hosted by art writer, Kendra Walker and art advisor, Moriah Alise at 3 P.M. (CST) on Mitochondria Gallery’s instagram page.

For more information or advisory inquiries, please contact:
brice@bwoart.com