Salvador Tomnyuy

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Eric Tomnyuy, aka Salvador, is a visual artist born on August 23, 1989 in Jakari, in the English-speaking region of Cameroon. Since 2017, he has been living in Tangier, Morocco. While waiting for a new visa to stay in his adopted country, Salvador finds refuge in Dakar. From boxer and hairdresser, he embraced his true passion for painting during an artist residency in Casablanca, discovering a liberating way to express his emotions. His artistic career has led him to exhibit in Belgium at Musée Louvain Bruxelles in 2019, in Austria at CratewithPetra Art Gallery in 2019, in Morocco in a solo show at Yelen Arts Gallery in 2021, at Médina Art Gallery in 2022, in Spain at Arco Madrid in 2022, in Kenya at Tewas art Gallery in 2022...and in Mali at Ségou'Art in January 2024. His works have been sold in prestigious auction houses such as Million Auction House in 2022, Duran Art & Auctions in 2022, Mazad art in 2023. The world of migrants is his favorite theme. Salvador's creations captivate with their authenticity and power. Through vibrant colors, expressive shapes, strong, hollow lines and remarkable technical mastery, he transports viewers into a fantastical world with boxers and hybrid creatures that populate his imagination. He explores a wide variety of artistic techniques, using acrylic paint, spray cans, sandy earth, charcoal... Facing the canvas, the artist engages in a face-to-face confrontation reminiscent of a boxing match. His fists symbolize both protection and resistance. By exploring the often ignored realities and silent sufferings of migrants and refugees, Salvador invites the public to confront complex issues and question the physical and psychological barriers that divide our world. Source : https://www.hoopgalerie.com/savador-tomnyuy