Art to engage in dialogue
How can words and art help transcend cultural, religious, ethnic and political barriers?
This is the focus of exploration for two Senegalese artists, Henri Sagna and Zeinixx, as they each interpret the intersection between dialogue and artistic representation and the significance during this year’s British Council exhibit as part of the fifth annual Partcours arts festival.
HENRI SAGNA
Sagna, a long-established and renowned artist both nationally and internationally, pursues universal themes affecting the human condition, such as racism, nationalism, class systems and religious strife. He incorporates old recycled materials in his artwork and relies on a blend of sensory explorations to push the audience to question the world around them. At this year’s exhibit, Sagna will present his wooden block installation that incorporates sound, video and print photography to explore inter-religious dialogue.
ZEINIXX
Zeinixx, reputed to be the first female graffiti artist in Senegal, has been drawn to the world of art since the age of 14 when she bought her first pots of paint. Since this time, the 26-year old has been exploring the world of hip hop through graffiti art and slam poetry. As part of the British Council’s exhibit, Zeinixx will showcase her latest graffiti work alongside a rap and slam session with her “Le Duo” partner Sall Ngaary, as they explore how different art forms can go beyond singular voices to become unified channels of communication.
Zeinixx and Sagna will be joined by 25 students from four schools that are participating in the World Voice British Council program, which will showcase how song helps in learning.
THE BRITISH COUNCIL IS EXCITED TO HOST THESE ARTISTS IN OUR GARDEN FROM 9 – 22 DECEMBER UNDER THE THEME OF “WORLD VOICE”.