Senoufo Mask
36" x 24" in
(91 x 61 cm)
size: 606 mm x 910 mm x 25 mm
medium: Acrylic and airbrush on canvas
Geographic Location: Ivory Coast (circa 1800/1900 CE)
This artwork represents a distinctive Senoufo mask, carved from wood and designed to be worn as a full-head helmet. Used during funerals of the Senoufo people, this mask holds deep significance in funeral rites. Members of the Poro society, a secret society of men, wear it to honor deceased members and to ward off evil spirits during ceremonies that celebrate life and protection against malevolent forces.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Canvas
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from Japan
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Canvas
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from Japan
About Geoffrey Bouillot
Geoffrey Bouillot is a French artist born in 1990 in Chalon-sur-Saône (Burgundy, France) who has been based in Tokyo for the past 13 years.
Known for his delicate lines and bold monochromatic works, he blends traditional and contemporary elements to create art that is both timeless and relevant to the present day. His creations, praised for their depth and visual impact, reflect a unique fusion of cultural influences, drawing from his French heritage and the vibrant art scene in Japan.
Bouillot has already gained international recognition, with his works featured in prestigious institutions such as Museum and Foundation. Additionally, he has participated in auctions at Sotheby's, further establishing his presence in the global art market. These achievements mark him as an emerging artist of note, whose minimalist yet powerful work explores universal themes through a contemporary lens.
With exhibitions in Japan and abroad, Bouillot continues to develop a distinctive artistic voice, inviting the public to reconsider the relationship between art, history, and culture.
Senoufo Mask by Geoffrey Bouillot
36" x 24" in
(91 x 61 cm)
size: 606 mm x 910 mm x 25 mm
medium: Acrylic and airbrush on canvas
Geographic Location: Ivory Coast (circa 1800/1900 CE)
This artwork represents a distinctive Senoufo mask, carved from wood and designed to be worn as a full-head helmet. Used during funerals of the Senoufo people, this mask holds deep significance in funeral rites. Members of the Poro society, a secret society of men, wear it to honor deceased members and to ward off evil spirits during ceremonies that celebrate life and protection against malevolent forces.
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Canvas
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from Japan
- Year: 2024
- Classification: Unique
- Support: Canvas
- Medium: Acrylic
- Shipped from Japan
About Geoffrey Bouillot
Geoffrey Bouillot is a French artist born in 1990 in Chalon-sur-Saône (Burgundy, France) who has been based in Tokyo for the past 13 years.
Known for his delicate lines and bold monochromatic works, he blends traditional and contemporary elements to create art that is both timeless and relevant to the present day. His creations, praised for their depth and visual impact, reflect a unique fusion of cultural influences, drawing from his French heritage and the vibrant art scene in Japan.
Bouillot has already gained international recognition, with his works featured in prestigious institutions such as Museum and Foundation. Additionally, he has participated in auctions at Sotheby's, further establishing his presence in the global art market. These achievements mark him as an emerging artist of note, whose minimalist yet powerful work explores universal themes through a contemporary lens.
With exhibitions in Japan and abroad, Bouillot continues to develop a distinctive artistic voice, inviting the public to reconsider the relationship between art, history, and culture.
