Bassirou Fall, is a Senegalese artist born in 1994 in Saint Louis. Coming from a line of bicycle repairers, over the years he has developed a deep connection with mechanics and raw materials. Indeed, watching his father Meissa Fall discuss, dismantle, cut up bicycles to make sculptures is a source of inspiration for him. It is no longer a question of everyday objects abandoned due to wear and tear but of works of art that bear witness to a social and environmental commitment. This means of locomotion is found at the heart of the young artist’s practice, sometimes in the form of men on driftwood boats, paintings or even incorporated into installations. But Bassirou is not limited to this single element. It also incorporates other materials such as jute bags, iron wires, wrought iron and the “Malicanne” fabric. This diversity of materials goes beyond the simple act of creation. Between mechanical rigor and artistic sensitivity Bassirou Fall discusses current issues such as illegal immigration, global warming and, more broadly, the social issues of his time. By exploring the twists and turns of the human soul and revealing the fragility of the environment that surrounds it, Bassirou wishes to raise awareness. Thus, Bassirou Fall’s work is the fruit of a family heritage of personal explorations that he wishes to transmit through his artistic work.
