Kribi Party by Bertin Talloh

What does the hairstyle say? Perhaps it reflects the daily dialogue of the young woman with her natural surroundings.
    Acrylic on cardstock, 65x90cm, 2023
    

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 # [Bertin Talloh]

 Bertin Tallohs artistic journey was born in the bustling hair salons of Douala, Cameroon, where the communal spaces and the resilient women who frequented them touched him deeply. As the only boy in his family, he found inspiration among the wonderful and wild hairstyles that seemed to come alive there, each hairstyle telling a unique story of strength, confidence, and individuality. Guided by the teachings of his fathers workshops, Bertin's artistic vision began to take shape, blending vibrant pencil colors as skin tones to capture the universal kinship of femininity that transcends racial or country borders. 

 

 However, it was the mentorship of renowned Cameroonian artist Ajarb Bernard that propelled Bertin's talent to new heights. Invited into his studio to learn and grow with each season, Bertin's art evolved into a celebration of femininity and resilience, showcased in collective exhibitions such as Last Picture and Cot-Art, and later, at the esteemed French Institute of Douala and Yaound. His solo debut at the Logmo Makon Gallery, under the name TALLOH2, marked not just a milestone in his career, but a testament to the transformative power of mentorship and familial support, where each portrait tells a story of strength, beauty, and feminine kinship free from racial or country boundaries. Bertin Talloh was born on January 14, 2001.
