DE OSAKA À COLOMBO
100cm x 81cm - Mixed media on French linen, 2021
“De Osaka à Colombo” is a signature artwork of Cyril Kongo with vibrant colors that embody the spirit of “joie de vivre” and calligraphy letters. The focus of the artwork is the names of major cities in the world such as Osaka, Seoul, Paris, Madrid, Singapore, Toronto... The interlocking letters not only bring a coherent whole to the painting but also signify a "handshake" between cities. The close interweaving of the characters also implies the interference of many cultures. The cities which appear in the artwork have left a deep impression in the life of artist Cyril Kongo and contributed to shaping his style of composition.