Ghislain Brown-Kossi develops an artistic practice that he describes as "Archaeological Pop". Through the use of ancient symbols that our contemporary societies are imbued with, which he associates with pop colors and abstract design forms, the artist questions the links between different cultures. He thus seeks to convey a message of unity and solidarity by encouraging the viewer to understand and experience other cultures and to reach out to others.
"My goal is to interact and communicate with people from different cultures, to spark curiosity and encourage further research into our connections. I want people to look, see, discover by themselves, communicate and feel joy towards each other." Ghislain Brown-Kossi stages symbols with clear lines and diverse origins such as ancient Egypt, ancient Greece and traditional African art pieces. He explores archaeological sites to update our understanding of these civilizations - which symbols are ubiquitous in contemporary culture - and to remind our societies of their earliest origins.
In his "Artifact" series, Brown-Kossi plays with temporality. The textured surface of plaster and accumulated sand refers to the past, while the bright, current colors invite us to look toward the future. The artist explores the links between different spatio-temporal spaces: recalling the memory of what is lost and casting an inquisitive eye on what is to be discovered. In his "Umoja" series, he mixes his symbols with more rounded shapes and contrasting colors, aiming to convey his vision of a united society despite its cultural differences.