Aime: Mpane

Interested in more contemporary African art? You can explore Aimé Mpane's auction history and notable works on Invaluable or view more of his distinctive "Skin Deep" series on ArtStormer . “Skin Deep” Carved Paintings by Aime Mpane - ArtStormer

Mpane’s art plays a significant role in the ongoing efforts to decolonize European institutions. His installations provide a necessary critique of past dehumanization while imagining a more inclusive future. Why His Work Matters Today aime mpane

Using a small pick or awl, he gouges into the wood’s layers to reveal different colors and textures beneath the surface. Interested in more contemporary African art

Beyond the Surface: The Sculptural Narratives of Aimé Mpane His installations provide a necessary critique of past

This aggressive yet precise carving mimics the way history is etched into a nation. The splintered edges and raw wood represent the "scars" of colonialism, yet they combine to form faces of remarkable elegance and dignity.