Country of Origin: Côte d’Ivoire (Ivory Coast)

Medium(s):

• Acrylic on canvas
  
  
• Collage
  
  
• Mixed media
  
  
• Sculpture
  
  

Key Themes in His Work:

Obou Gbais’s artistic practice is characterized by a fusion of traditional Ivorian culture and contemporary life, exploring themes such as:

• The human condition and societal dynamics
  
  
• The reappropriation and reinterpretation of Dan masks
  
  
• The intersection of tradition and modernity
  
  
• Personal and collective identity
  
  

His compositions often feature figures adorned with Dan masks, expressing a range of emotions and narratives that reflect his cultural heritage and personal experiences.

Notable Exhibitions or Collections His Work Is Part Of:

Solo Exhibitions:

• “Neo Dan”, LouiSimone Guirandou Gallery, Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire (2024)
  
  
• “The Garden of Obou”, Hoop Galerie, Paris, France (2024)
  
  

Group Exhibitions:

• “Ambivalent”, Notagallery, Berlin, Germany (2023)
  
  
• “Look Closer”, Rietberg Museum, Zurich, Switzerland (2023)
  
  

Collections:

• Vytautas Kasiulis Museum of Art, Vilnius, Lithuania
  
  
• Private collections in Europe and Africa