Alioune Diouf blends fabric and canvas, creating vivid portraits that echo Senegal’s history. His use of embroidery pays homage to West African traditions, infusing his works with references to Islam and Serer philosophies. To embroider sewn fabric on top of the canvases, Alioune Diouf uses the Cornely, a hand-guided embroidery device that he directs himself - the result is more akin to an embroidered drawing. With this tool, Diouf breathes new life into forgotten techniques, transforming fabric scraps into figures and ornaments. His characters are often depicted standing in profile, reminiscent of figures from ancient Egyptian art. The result conveys a timeless quality - the artist invites viewers into his universe, where tradition meets modernity. In Diouf’s art, each stitch tells a story.
