
IN CONVERSATION
Exclusive interviews with African Contemporary Artists uncovering their unique story with no filters.

Inside Zilien’s Dreamlike Worlds: A Journey to the Edge of Consciousness
Let’s dive into Zilien’s (b.1995) dreamed worlds — at once oneiric and vibrant. Born in Mauritius, he traces the invisible pathways of consciousness and invites each of us to journey into the infinity of our inner worlds. In his work, the dream extends reality like a luminous shadow, a subtle resonance embodied in his paintings and installations. Entering his universe is stepping into the antechamber of the soul, where inner landscapes and outer horizons intertwine. Zilien’s art is an experience.

Abdoulaye SOW : From Healing to Art: “Nature is our Teacher.”
The art of Abdoulaye SOW is both an ode to nature and a tribute to ancestral knowledge. Using pigments extracted from the Mbant Maré plant, a natural remedy that once healed him, SOW delves into the essence of human existence, urging us to reconnect with the Earth as a vital source of wisdom. While deeply inspired by Mother Nature, the artist draws even greater influence from his own mother, whose presence and teachings have left a profound imprint on his artistic identity. The cure lies in nature, he reminds us. We must embrace it, alongside spirituality, to reach a higher state of consciousness.

Sacred Womanhood
Inside Manyaku Mashilo’s Art exploring the healing power of ‘The Laying of Hands’
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