MOUSSA TRAORÉ

MOUSSA TRAORÉ young artist painter Diploma of National Institute of Art (INA) AND in the conservatory of Art Ballla Faceke Kouyate of Bamako.

The young painter MOUSSA TRAORÉ developed these researches of then several years to the side of the artist The workshop Badialan1

This adventure allowed him to be in contact with several styles of research but also renowned artists who are mentors for him. Among these artists we can remember the founder of Atelie Badialan1 Amadou Sanogo and the director Abdoulaye Konate. He has the chance to be followed by ARTS critics like Simon Njami Bissi Silva being another young artist Moussa TRAORE create works in various fields of plastic arts painting, printing, sound, and reproduction, (artistic creation in front of an audience), interactive. Whatever the nature of their work, they strive to express their art by exploring different techniques and materials. In addition to technical skills, visual artists must be creative in developing personal modes of expression in relation to the contemporary art world.

The stages of the creative process vary depending on the individual, the project and the techniques used. Their main activities consist of:

Ma Reflection of the subject,on a theme, a problematic inspired by current events, society, one's own experiences, etc.;imagining an artistic creation and, according to one's training, affinities or artistic gifts, finding the appropriate means to develop the chosen problematic: painting ,Creation of the workmaking sketches, sketches, models; carrying out procuring the material, and sometimes even gathering the personnel, necessary for the creation according to the chosen mode of expression (painting, sculpture, etc. ); ensure the logistical part for the realization of works of large dimensions or created in outside (renting of buildings, obtaining of authorizations, convocation of extras, etc. );engage in the process of creating the work of art;promotion and management;seek to exhibit one's work in galleries, art shows, art centers, etc.;prepare files, submit grant applications;make contact with public authorities and institutions that encourage cultural activity;maintain privileged relationships with collectors, gallery owners, critics, artists;participate in competitions, obtain mandates;manage equipment (maintenance, storage, purchase);ensure the conservation of works.

Work EnvironmentYoung visual artists work in a collective environment, on works that require a significant investment of time and sometimes money. In order to finance their work, they appeal to the patronage (grants from state or private organizations). As it is difficult to live essentially from their art, some visual artists have another activity in parallel. 

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