Simonet Biokou
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Simonet Biokou is a Beninois Vodou artist. Based in Porto Novo, Benin, where Vodou (or Voodoo) is an official religion practiced by 40% of the population.
Before starting work each morning he sings to a statue of god Gu.[1] He is noted for his work using scrap metals, including the rims of wheels and bicycle chains, bolts and springs, which he uses mainly to make metal works of Voodoo gods.[2][3]
The artist has frequently exhibited in Africa, Europe and Canada. He is the only African Biokou sculptor exhibited at the Contemporary Art Museum of Liège.[4]
Biokou played himself in the 1998 film Divine carcasse.[5]
References
- ^ Beaujean-Baltzer, Gaëlle (2009). Artistes d'Abomey. Musée du quai Branly. p. 127.
- ^ Jeune Afrique L'intelligent. Groupe Jeune Afrique. 2002. p. 105.
- ^ Auzias, Dominique; Labourdette, Jean-Paul (1 October 2010). Bénin 2011 (in French). Petit Futé. p. 51. ISBN 2-7469-2924-4.
- ^ Badoi, Fabiola. "Biokou". Benin Arts Visuels. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
- ^ "Divine carcasse". IMDb. Retrieved 19 October 2015.
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