SESSE ELANGWE

Sesse Elangwe b. 1994, Buea, Cameroon lives and works in San Antonio Texas.  Elangwe creates compelling paintings based on his digested response to personal and communal encounters that reflect his cultural and socio-political environment. Drawing aesthetics from realism, pop art and surrealism, Sesse employs portraiture to critically document some of the conditions experienced by the Black community.

The artist’s focus is on topics that include identity, community development, and personal growth. His signature use of  asymmetry in the eyes of his subjects symbolize enlightenment.  The large eye encourages his viewers to ask themselves challenging questions, be more aware of their innate wisdom, and mobilize to pursue a better tomorrow.

Traits to remember: the aesthetics & politics of black portraits; 193 Gallery, Paris, France, 2022; Dicokam, 193 Gallery, Paris, France, 2022; Where is my hat, Showbonain, San Fransisco, California, USA, 2021; 19 Karen Gallery, Group Show, Australia, 2021; Patrimoine collectif contemporain, Group show, Doualaart, Douala, Cameroon, 2021; Awakening, Group Show, Chilli Art Project, London, 2021; Concordant Conveyances, Mitochondria Gallery, Houston, Texas, USA, 2021; The Last Picture Show, Group show, Alliance Française Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria, 2021; Patrimoine collectif contemporain, Group show, Doualaart, Douala, Cameroon, 2020; The Kai, Group show, Annie Kadji Gallery, Douala, Cameroon, 2020; amongst others.