*Hamed Ouattara Studios* is a multidisciplinary creative space led by Hamed Ouattara, an artist and designer based in Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso, with an additional base in Atlanta, USA. The studio specializes in creating unique furniture pieces from recycled materials such as oil drums and used cans, emphasizing sustainability and reuse. In addition to furniture design, the studio is a hub for painting and sculpture, incorporating these practices into its creative process.
Hamed Ouattara explores a variety of artistic mediums, including painting, sculpture, and installation, to address themes related to cultural identity, spirituality, and modernity. His paintings are characterized by the use of natural pigments, acrylics, and other reclaimed materials, seeking to question humanity's place in the cosmos and its spiritual destiny. The sculptures, often crafted from repurposed materials, blend organic forms with industrial elements, creating a unique fusion of tradition and modernity.
With bases in both Ouagadougou and Atlanta, *Hamed Ouattara Studios* is more than just a workshop. It represents a center of innovation where art, design, painting, and sculpture converge to push the boundaries of creativity. By participating in collaborative projects and international exhibitions, the studios help promote contemporary African art on the global stage. Each piece, whether furniture, painting, or sculpture, is an exploration of art in various forms, offering a constant dialogue between the past, present, and future, as well as between function and artistic expression.
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