OUSMANE NIANG

Presentation

OUSMANE NIANG WAS BORN IN 1989 IN TAMBA, SENEGAL. HE LIVES AND WORKS BETWEEN PARIS AND DAKAR. A graduate of the École Nationale des Beaux-Arts in Dakar, Ousmane Niang stands out for the pointillist technique he has used since the beginning of his career, as well as for his anthropomorphic figures. For a time, Ousmane Niang's paintings made a clear distinction between humanized animals and wild or domesticated ones. This dichotomy illustrated issues of domination and social hierarchy. In his most recent work, this division is no longer so clear-cut. Man merges with nature, appearing harmonious and cohesive. In addition to the striking animal figures in Ousmane Niang's work, the dots that inhabit and dress his canvases are equally characteristic of his art. If each point is doubled, for the artist, each problem comes with its own solution. In so doing, he suggests avenues for reflection. His painting is a call to be on the lookout, to concentrate on a situation in order to resolve it. His canvases are not just for contemplation. They are a call to action. Ousmane Niang's work has been presented at international fairs such as 1-54 London (UK), 1-54 New York (USA), Art X Lagos (Nigeria), Investec Cape Town (South Africa) and AKAA (France). More recently, he was the subject of a monographic presentation at Untitled Art Miami (USA). Source : https://afikaris.com/fr/artists/47-ousmane-niang/