King Paris Congolese American, b. 1988
121.9 x 152.4 cm
In Les Jumelles, King Paris transforms the rhythmic geometry of Malian Bogolan (mudcloth) into a graceful celebration of movement, and familial connection. Two stylized antelopes, reimagined from traditional Bogolanfini motifs, appear mid-dance, their bodies poised like ballerinas in a mirrored duet. Facing one another in perfect symmetry, they embody both balance and union, a visual metaphor for sisterhood and harmony.
Behind them blooms a field of soft pink flowers, patterns reminiscent of luxury iconography yet rooted in the artistry of the Punu people. This layered backdrop blurs the line between tradition and modernity, heritage and aspiration.
Paris conceived Les Jumelles as a tender reflection on his twin sisters and a subtle homage to his father, once a dancer in the National Ballet. The painting evokes the intimacy of shared rhythm, of growing up surrounded by movement, grace, and the unspoken bond that ties family across generations.
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