Ousmane Sow
Senegalese sculptor
Ousmane Sow was a Senegalese sculptor of larger-than-life statues of people and groups of people. Wikipedia
Born: 1935, Dakar, Senegal
Died: December 1, 2016 (age 81 years), Dakar, Senegal
Books: Ousmane Sow
Awards: Prince Claus Award, 2008
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What is the nickname of Ousmane Sow?
Ousmane Sow, often called the Auguste Rodin of Senegal, who earned an international reputation for his expressive sculptures of the Nuba, Masai and other African peoples, died on Thursday in Dakar, Senegal. He was 81.
What materials did Ousmane Sow use?
The technique used to build his often larger than life-size pieces is uniquely his own with an influence of traditional African art. The figures are constructed off of a welded metal armature to which he adds straw and fabric dipped in a mixture of resins and earth. The formula for his concoction is a well-kept secret.