Chéri CHERIN (Joseph Kinkonda) [1955 - 2025 Kinshasa (DRC)] - Lot 81

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Chéri CHERIN (Joseph Kinkonda) [1955 - 2025 Kinshasa (DRC)] - Lot 81
Chéri CHERIN (Joseph Kinkonda) [1955 - 2025 Kinshasa (DRC)] (Untitled) The kiss Oil on canvas. 80 x 120 cm. Signed and dated 2024 lower right. Considered the father of Congolese popular painting, Chéri Chérin is one of Kinshasa's best-known painters and a mentor to many talented young artists. A master of narrative and social painting, he documented daily life and socio-political themes with satirical humor. A pioneer and observer of the sape movement, he used fashion as a prism to comment on Congolese society, its hopes and its failings. A major figure in Congolese popular painting, he contributed to its international recognition, while remaining deeply rooted in the identity and realities of his people. TRIBUTE TO CHÉRI CHÉRIN Chéri Chérin was a master of color and truth. Through his brush, he told the story of the people, the streets, the joys and the struggles. His paintings, imbued with life and wisdom, reflect a vibrant Congo and a universal humanity. A visionary and witness to his time, he transformed art into a language of the heart and conscience. His legacy remains a beacon of light for Africa and the world.
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