Ousmane Bâ is a French visual artist, born in 1988 and raised in Strasbourg where he earned his Bachelor of Fine Arts from L’Institut Supérieur des Arts Appliqués. His practice centres around drawing, painting and collage, a thoughtful invitation to reflect on movement, our relationship with self and others as well as our engagement with nature. Bâ took an early interest in Japanese art and moved to Japan in 2017 to develop his own style and technique, immersing himself into a new philosophy and vision of the world. Bâ works mostly with ink, inspired by the art of calligraphy as well as the techniques of Japanese printmaking, including the « Moku Hanga » technique (wood print). This diptych titled Niho represents two Japanese temple guardian figures but instead of the traditional static positions the artist has emphasised movement and dance. Ousmane Bâ has taken part in exhibitions in various Japanese galleries such as Studio Gross, Fukagawa garage and Trunk Hotel. Most recently his work has been presented at the Dakar Biennale 2022. Ousmane Bâ, NIHO (Le Démon de Minuit left and L’Homme-Coquillage right), 2022, Japanese Pigment and sumi ink on Washi Paper, each 140 x 100 cm. @ousmane_the1st #africancontemporaryart #contemporaryafricanart #contemporaryart #nihonga #niho #artcollector #collector #madeinjapan #washipaper #sumiink #diptych