Until May 08, 2024,Lomé’s Hotel Onomo is being transformed into an artistic space to host the “Mémoire Rêveuse” charity exhibition, highlighting dreams and the link between women and children. Organized by the Yawoa Foundation in collaboration with the association Women Working for Change, Dagan magazine and Lomé’s Onomo Hotel, with the support of Ellipse Art projects, this art exhibition aims to support the healthcare of women and girls in the neonatology department of the CHU Sylvanus Olympio. This laudable project uses art and artistic talent as a means of participating in contemporary social initiatives.
The works in the “ Mémoire Rêveuse ” charity exhibition were created by artist photographer Parmenas Awudza, one of the finalists for the ellipse 2023 Prize. He was selected on the initiative of the Yawoa Foundation, for his original and immersive photographs, which will then be exhibited and sold for the benefit of people hospitalized at the CHU in Lomé, in order to contribute to their healthcare costs.
Produced in December 2023, the artist’s photographic exhibition is inspired by the theme of the previous edition of the Prix Ellipse, “Mémoire Rêveuse“. Through highly expressive photographs, Parmenas Awudza colorfully and aesthetically reveals children’s dreams and the essential bond between mothers and their children. Exploring dreams, aspirations and notions of inheritance, “Mémoire Rêveuse” emerges as a visual exploration of the deep bonds between mothers and children. The photographic solo show opened on March 8, 2024, International Women’s Rights Day, a symbolic day in perfect harmony with the message conveyed by the charity exhibition.
Self-taught since the age of 16, Parmenas Awudza is a young Togolese artist who expresses his creativity through photography. Exploring the world through his lens, he captures fleeting moments to offer immersive images rich in color and spontaneity. His unique vision of the world and of art shines through in shots with original framing and striking contrasts, lending a real singularity to his work. Today, Parmenas Awudza travels the globe in search of fleeting coincidences that he captures, transforming ordinary moments into captivating scenes. Through the use of contrasting colors and bold compositions, the artist immortalizes the beauty of everyday life, offering a visual testimony to the diverse territories he explores.
With the “Mémoire Rêveuse” project, the artist-photographer offers a captivating visual narrative, exploring the intimate bond between women and children. Visitors are immediately captured by the transformative power of a camera expertly wielded by Parmenas Awudza, who, through her art, manages to magnify and shape the dreams of future generations with a simple click. From the transmission of knowledge to moments of complicity, this charity exhibition aims to capture the deep emotion of this unique relationship.
The “Mémoire Rêveuse” exhibition takes us on a visual journey, revealing the beauty of the maternal bond and the magic of life’s simple moments. Parmenas Awudza ‘s artistic talent and ability to capture the very essence of human emotion transform her photographs into timeless works of art. By inviting us to contemplate the relationship between women and children, the artist reminds us of the power of love and connection that transcends borders and cultures. A charity exhibition that leaves a lasting emotional impression, that celebrates the beauty of everyday life and is a must-see at the Hotel Onomo space in Lomé, and that encourages participation in saving lives, a perfect blend of art, emotion and solidarity.
