A chacun son masque
Mille Arts Foundation brings Africa to London this winter in an exhibition by contemporary African artist Moussa Tine
The Mille Arts Foundation will exhibit a selection of work by revered contemporary African artist Moussa Tine this winter, in a special charity exhibition at Tafeta in London from December 4-16, 2014. In light of the Ebola outbreak, a percentage of the proceeds from the exhibition will go to the Red Cross Ebola Outbreak Appeal.
A chacun son masque
From humble beginnings, Moussa Tine’s work now commands a global audience. His large scale paintings of multiple figures and symbolic shapes and textures transcend culture, geography and social strata, to capture all onlookers imagination. This results in inimitable art works that never fail to intrigue and delight.
Mille Arts Foundation Director, Mablé Agbodan, said:
“We are honoured to be able to present such famed, original works by Moussa Tine in London. This is the first time the artist has exhibited in the UK, yet demand for his work comes from around the world and one look at his paintings tells you why. The fact that we are donating to the Red Cross Ebola Outbreak Appeal, makes this exhibition even more topical and poignant.”
Tine uses acrylics to create earthy African landscape tones, but juxtaposes the natural browns and sand colourings with hints of bright colour, which, combined with figural shapes and contours, adds to the attraction of the overall visual effect.
One can either choose to acknowledge the subtext and underlying narrative/social commentary in his paintings, for example on themes such as social structure, or political constraints, or simply enjoy the shapes, textures, colours and overall impact of these extraordinary paintings.
Works can be viewed online at:
Details
Date: December 4-16, 2014; Mon-Sat, 9am-6pm by Appointment Only
Venue: Tafeta, 47-50 Margaret Street, London W1W 8SB
