The opening of the exhibition “Connection” by the painter D_Nond was held on March 21 at Onomo Abidjan Airport, offering the public an experience at the intersection of painting, dance, and poetry. Through this series of works, the artist explored the invisible threads that unite human beings, highlighting our interactions, our shared emotions, but above all a ailment that binds us: dependence on social networks.
From the entrance, visitors were captivated by D_Nond’s vibrant canvases, where colors and textures seemed to converse, illustrating both the harmony and tensions of our social ties. Each painting told a story, a suspended moment where human connection, whether fragile or powerful, expressed itself in strokes and shades. Around three series of works, Social Networks – Movements & Markets, the artist highlighted the role of digital media in the connections that unite us on different levels. This month of March was also an opportunity to pay homage to iconic figures in the fight for women’s rights with two impactful paintings.
But the highlight of the evening was undoubtedly the unique performance that animated the event. In a subdued atmosphere, a dancer moved among the artworks, intensely mimicking isolation and addiction to screens. His movements were intertwined with the voice of a psalmist reciting a text about our relationship with social networks. His words, carried by a hypnotic melody, resonated as an echo to our digital age, where the illusion of connection sometimes masks deep loneliness.
This performance profoundly affected the audience, provoking reflection on our relationship with the digital world and with each other. For this exhibition, D_Nond does not merely celebrate human connections; she questions them, confronts them with our hyper-connected era, and invites everyone to rethink their own way of weaving relationships. An exhibition not to be missed, to reconnect with what is essential.
Exhibition open until May 4, 2025, at Onomo Hotel Abidjan Airport.
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