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Djenne Mystere Mud Large Art : Zainab Sumu Primitive Modern

Djenne Mystere Mud Large Art

Strolling through the market outside the Great Mosque of Djenné, Zainab is surrounded by all the noises, scents, and colors….

Regular price $195.00
  • THE DETAILS
    Djenne Mystere Mud Large Art : Zainab Sumu Primitive Modern
    Djenne Mystere Mud Large Art : Zainab Sumu Primitive Modern

    Djenne Mystere Mud Large Art

    Inspired by the elongated ceilings, cone-shaped minarets, and palm branches of the Great Mosque of Djenné, Mystere Mud Large Art is a larger scale version of our Mystere Mud print.

    The colors in this print are taken from the reds of the fresh produce, earth tones of ceramics, and the colorful beads all on display at the weekly outdoor market.

    54" x 54"

    80% modal, 20% silk

    Hand-finished edge

    Imported

    Dry clean

  • THE STORY
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    There’s so much going on that it’s hard to decide what to focus on.

    Voices speak loudly over one another as customers haggle with vendors and friends catch up with one another.

    The raw smell of cattle blends and the fresh earthiness of the vegetable and ripe fruits blend in a cacophony of scents.

    My eyes continue to wander when my attention is captured by someone up ahead.

    She is outfitted in a patterned dress of bold red, golden yellow, deep blue and crisp white. Her head covering has more pattern in blue, yellow, and orange. Mixing patterns-- she’s speaking my language. And adorning her ears are the largest pair of red and gold hoops I’ve ever seen.

    Her name is Binta.

    Inspecting my textile designs, she models a few of them and graciously allows me to photograph her. And then she continues on her way.

    I’m filled with an uplifting rush of energy at the welcome I’ve received from the community. It’s a blissful feeling, that sense of belonging and being present in all the activity.

  • THE PROCESS
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    A close-up of the Mystere Mud painting, with the interior of the Great Mosque of Djenné in abstract.
    Bringing the Mystere Mud painting to life from pencil sketches to watercolor details.