Images from Benin
Even though
Georges’ œuvre is not necessarily linked to where
he was born and where he
lives, this page with images from Benin might serve to inform
about the base from which
each installation is launched, may Georges complete it
London, Copenhagen or any other
place far from Africa.
 The beach of Ouida, January 10th, Festival of the Vodoun |
 Dancer in front of one of the convent huts built on the beach for that occasion. |
 Reenactement of the slavetrade. From this beach, countless left for a journey of no return. |
 Man praying with facing the ocean |
 Giant Baobab trees and red earthed villages in the North, near Natitingu |
 Constellations of red mud cylinders The Somba people still build in the traditional way |
 Access to storage and |
 Somba lady demonstrating head wear made with anti- lope horns |
By placing
sculptures, masks and ceremonial dresses, Georges creates an
understanding
for African culture on a profound level. His presentations
are not stuck in the
confinements of clichés, as in Vodoun films, folklorist
manifestations, or writings by
western ethnologists. He talks to us from the viewpoint of an
interdisciplinary thinker and
sharp observer, who creates a neutral bridge between races.
This page will show the
environment in which Georges lives and works. Also it will be
updated with new works
and texts created in Benin.
 Georges orders from 'Esprit' the paintings he needs for his installations |
 Esprit follows precisely the instructions given by Georges |
 Georges picks up a set of paintings for an exhibition in France on the Vodoun |