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John Goba presentation : Contemporary African Art Collection - Jean Pigozzi collectionApercu : Society, in which his grandmother played an important role. Christmas tree ornaments) to achieve spectacular effects. As he became more experienced, he began to create sculptures with greater freedom. Goba’s imagery is inspired by the traditional lore and mysteries of his environment and his sculptures are a skilful blend of figures borrowed from time-honoured tales and his own fantasies. A multitude of porcupine quills invariably protrude from the main characters of his tableaux, as if assuring their protection and forbidding any access to the heart—or secret core—of the work. Goba likes to say, has its own private history to which only the artist has the key. Bondo society) dans laquelle sa grand-mère jouait un rôle important. John grandit sous sa protection, les premières années de sa vie. Cette société donne à ses initiés une identité sociale et une plus large compréhension du monde. Le monde au sens large, celui occupé par les vivant, les morts et les dieux. Naturellement les premières sculptures réalisées en bois, et très colorées de peintures industrielles, sont liées aux croyances locales et assurent sa protection contre les pouvoirs maléfiques.
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