After studying art in Abidjan, he continued his studies in art history and archaeology in France. Then he reoriented himself in art school in Tours where he graduated in 2021 with honors.
By placing himself in the shoes of a research doctor, Assoukrou Aké elaborates narratives that he calls “healings” through his multidisciplinary artistic practice of collage, painting, engraving and sculpture. His research feeds an art of translation for which he tries to transcend an equivocal visual aspect of violence and its capacity for mutation.
In order to represent this non-visual concept, he constructs and deconstructs fragments of images by working with the material which he digs, cuts or tears to empty it of its meaning.
His compositions with sinuous lines echo numerous references ranging from African tales to engravings by masters such as Poussin or Rubens, including Gustave Doré. Between symbolism and spirituality, his work invites us to question the meaning of existence through dark, heavy atmospheres that hint at serenity and hope.
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L’appel à candidatures est dédié aux artistes visuels 18/40 ans, résidant au Bénin ou béninois résidant sur le continent.
Les candidats doivent également être non représentés (en contrat) avec une galerie.
L’éligibilité de chaque candidat reste à l’appréciation de l’organisateur (voir détails dans le règlement ci-dessous).
Pour déposer votre candidature, il suffit de remplir ce formulaire en fournissant les informations obligatoires (*).
Les participants doivent également déposer un portfolio de leur travail (5 à 10 œuvres, template ci-dessous si besoin) ainsi qu’un projet d’exposition en lien avec la thématique 2024 (détaillée ci-dessous) qui fera l’objet de l’exposition du futur lauréat lors de la foire AKAA en octobre 2024 à Paris.
The call for applications is dedicated to visual artists aged 18/40, living in Benin or Beninese living on the continent.
Candidates must also be unrepresented (under contract) with a gallery.
The eligibility of each candidate remains at the discretion of the organizer (see details in the rules below).
To apply, simply fill in this form with the required information (*).
Participants must also submit a portfolio of their work (5 to 10 artworks, template below if required) as well as an exhibition project in line with the 2024 theme (detailed below), which will be the subject of the future winner’s exhibition at the AKAA fair in October 2024 in Paris.