Sekouba Keita
a tin-roofed compound in Bamako, Mali
Sekouba Keita has seen the nights of Bamako through the thin walls of his tin-roofed sanctuary and has worked in the bakery since he was a young man. Each night, he dances with flour and fire, ensuring the bread's perfect rise before the morning sun greets the world. His passion for bread evolves into soap carving, leaving whimsical animals scattered in public places, his silent art form adored by the unsuspecting passersby.
About
Obsession
The dance of dust in a light beam
Voice
Warmth envelops like rising dough
Artistic Medium
Soap carvings imbued with water and flour
Technique
Carving and sculpting delicate forms
Influences
Night shifts at the bakery, Bamako's bustling market, the gentle summer rains on tin roofs
Materials
Bars of cheap, soft soap
Scale
Palm-sized creations, held easily in hand
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Commissioned Works
"Whispers in the Dark"
August 25, 2026 · tense