I am proud
2020Single piece Signed Dated Titled
Size
11.81 x 8 in
Year
2020
Medium
Drawings & Works on Paper
Reference
2732afe1
Coffee, ink, marker on paper
1973 , Togo
Abdoul creates modestly styled pen drawings with coffee on paper. Some of his pieces are a response to the current situation of the corona virus pandemic, which are very relevant and relatable right now.
Abdoul-Ganiou Dermani (1973) was born in Togo and currently lives in Stuttgart (Germany). Graduated from the College of Arts and Crafts in Kpalimé (Togo), his artistic practice encompasses painting, drawing, mixed media, photography and video.
His work deals with African identities, as well as social and global issues and has been shown in exhibitibions all over the world.
“My duty as an artist is to reflect on some issues related to society. The artist in my opinion, is a mirror of society. I am convinced that the artist can play an important role in providing solutions to our problems.”
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