FINALIST PRIZE ELLIPSE 2023

Clément Gbegno

Clément Gbegno is a multidisciplinary artist born in 1993 in Lomé whose plastic work transcribes a socio-spiritual analysis of individuals and their behaviour.

Clément Gbegno finalist of the ellipse Prize dedicated to Togo

After studying Philosophy at the University of Lomé, Clément obtained a master’s degree at the Beaux-Arts of Abidjan, graduating with honours.

His “Decomposito-recomposition” approach aims to dissect the cycles of metamorphosis of the being, from genesis to disappearance through reincarnation, across a suggested anatomical study. The artist mixes acrylic, pigments and pastels in acidulous color palette to make these human curiosities physical.

The mutations of being

Clément Gbegno engages a reflection about the transformation processes of things, the beings, the traces of their passage, to question life. He also highlights the role of spirituality and tradition, the growing abandonment of which in favor of a standardizing globalization he denounces.

Déposez votre candidature pour le Prix ellipse 2024

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.

Apply for the Ellipse 2024 Prize

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.