The latest wall i did in Gambia, which is my favorite appeared to be a bird. A kind of phoenix that just flyed out of my fingers naturaly. I also started by talking and eating with the people, and then just took a time to sit down and stare at the empty wall, in order to see what could live in it.
I really enjoyed the aspect of the wall, and the contrast that pure colors straight on the wall will create over the texture.
It was one of the first time i choosed not to use white acrylic before applying spray paint, so that the colors will have a certain transparency that would respect the original story of the wall. The texture he got years by years through erosion.
THE BIRD. Sketch made after the wallpainting, once back home.
LUNCH WITH LOCALS. Gambia
THE BIRD. Kubune. GAMBIA 2011. All pictures by Jonx Pillemer
Admirable blog, you should continue the intense work here!
helo
im from benin im artist
i saw you picture
i like the mixture of color
i would like to join you people in gambia
next month
Hi Elona,
Man, thank u for your words brother.
I don t organise the event but here is the email of the people building the project. U may contact them and see if it s possible to meet overthere!
larrymakasutu@yahoo.co.uk His name is Lawrence, he lives in Gambia.
rickylee@andpeople.co.za His name is Ricky, He lives in SouthAfrica.
Good luck my friend!
See u somewhere somewhen!
P e a c e
Remed