Textile In Art - Abdoulaye Konate | LAGOS

Work by Abdoulaye Konaté (b. 1953 Diré, Mali) primarily takes the form of textile - based installations that explore socio-political and environmental issues, as well as showcasing his aesthetic concerns and formal language. Konaté questions the way in which societies and individuals,both in Mali and beyond, have been affected by factors such as war, the struggle for power, religion, globalisation, ecological shifts and the AIDSepidemic. Employing material native to Mali, namely woven and dyed cloths, the artist creates large-scale abstract and figurative compositions. Konaté refers to the West-African tradition of using textiles as a means of commemoration and communication, balancing global political and social reflections with a reference to his own local and cultural history.

Do not miss out on Abdoulaye Konaté's debut showcase in Lagos, displaying a small selection of his textile works alongside outstanding photography by John Kalapo.  

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