Itinerary of a Story Teller

Itinerary of a Story Teller, Mederic Turay’s solo exhibition, from the 20th of June
to the 7th of September 2019 at the Galerie des Bains in Geneva, in
collaboration with the Invisible Borders Foundation
Mederic Turay’s profusion of vibrant colors, intriguing forms and eloquent symbols
characterize his style. In collaboration with the Invisible Borders Foundation it’s going to be
the first solo exhibition of the Ivorian artist in Switzerland. Itinerary of a Story Teller, is set to
open on the 20th of June 2019 at the Galerie des Bains in Geneva.

Itinerary of a Story Teller
Mederic Turay’s work is delectable at the first sight. A superficial look usually suffices to
appreciate the magic created by his distinctive marks, both on canvas and sculptures. The
shapes are captured in acrobatic style, the collusion of vivid colors and the characteristic
mesmerizing eyes are the signature.

An eternal struggle
An alternative approach consists in scrutinizing Mederic Turay’s vocabulary, of
which many themes revolve around African and Afro-American culture. Mederic
Turay draws inspiration from his origins and instills his canvas with a denunciating
and political character. Proud of his Ivory Coast heritage, Mederic’s work brings
black historical and traditional legends to light.