An MFA graduate from the Institute of Fine Arts at the University of Douala in Cameroon, Victorien Bazo developed his love for art while reading comics and manga at a young age. As he pursued painting, Bazo approached his work like a comic artist, layering his canvases with multiple perspectives and dynamic scenography that drew inspiration from his real life and cultural traditions. These figurative works are the subject of the artist’s solo show “Fragments d’origines: Une odyssée anceFullastrale,” on view at Bwo Art Gallery in Douala, Cameroon.
One standout piece, Visite et réception chez l’oncle Hemeni (2024), demonstrates Bazo’s graphic storytelling techniques. The painting is made up of... [read the full article here]
