YAKO
MATERIA PRIMA
WHEN HOPE MEETS NATURE
SUPERFICIAL
THE MEMORY OF THE NOMAD
END OF THE WORLD
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"Superficial" is a thought-provoking series that delves into a question that I have been asking myself for the past few months: Why do we find ourselves in a generation plagued by low self-esteem? The cosmetic surgery industry has seen a significant boom in Africa over the years.
What used to be a luxury has now become as commonplace as taking a simple painkiller. However, what troubles the artist is the prevalence of unlicensed individuals who hold the fate of innocent lives in their hands. I chose Grand-Bassam as the setting, the first capital of Ivory Coast and historically known as the first slavery coast in the country.
It serves as a poignant reminder of how bodies were once exchanged for money and freedom, a painful history that still echoes in
contemporary issues. This project follows the journey of the beautiful women who struggle to find contentment with their inner self and body. They seek external solutions to obtain the physique they
desire so much.
Team
Stylism : Ekra Suame
Model : Marie Ange Kouassi
Assistant : Gninlan Toure