Known for his vivid portrait photography, Yannis Davy Guibinga is interested in the intersection of art and public spaces. This is especially apropos when it comes to celebrating culture, heritage, and a sense of belonging for “a new generation of Africans who embrace the multiplicity of their heritage in a globalized world,” says a statement for his new project, Of Colour.
Guibinga taps into color as a means of communication—a language that can be used for storytelling, conveying emotions, and embodying symbols of identity. Saturated hues and the interplay of light and shadow reflect “joy, pride, and the complexity of Black experience.”
Through bold, large-scale portraits, Guibinga says that he aims “to explore how colour carries emotion and identity, expanding my ongoing work on contemporary African representation.” Presented in collaboration with Los Angeles-based media company StandardVision, Of Colour comprises several vibrant compositions by the Montréal-based artist that alternate across eight billboards throughout November.
See more on his website and Instagram.
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