TEMANDROTA Malagasy, 1975
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Reminding of aspects of Art Brut, and Arte Povera, his work is unique in so far as it distils, from an insider’s perspective, interconnections between indigenous cosmogonies with the most recent concerns in soil science, the “Third revolution” of the technological age, climate change, and societal issues.
His work includes painting, installations, performance and sculpture. He draws inspiration from the indigenous Tandroy people who live in the Southeast of Madagascar—with whom he was raised as a child. The materials he uses refer to that community, such as earth, sisal, roots, wood, sap, leaves and cane. He often adds acrylic and spray paint, and bits of recycled objects. The production of the works involves protocols the artist sets himself that incorporate intangible aspects of the Tandroy culture: nomadism (his trips around the country to gather materials), meditation practices, and dance and music.
Reminding of aspects of Art Brut, and Arte Povera, his work is unique in so far as it distils, from an insider’s perspective, interconnections between indigenous cosmogonies with the most recent concerns in soil science, the “Third revolution” of the technological age, climate change, and societal issues.
Temandrota was the first recipient of the “Paritana Prize” (Foundation H)). Beyond multiple “guerilla” interventions in communities around the country, he had a series of solo shows in Madagascar including at the Hakanto Foundation. He was Resident at the prestigious Cite des Arts in Paris twice, and a noted solo show at Fondation H, Paris where he also showed at the Musee des Arts Premiers. Other residencies abroad include The William Kentridge Art Centre, and the Greatmore Studios, in South Africa.
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Investec, Cape Town 2025
Temandrota 20 - 23 Février 2025TEMANDROTA, “PLAY: Shaping Worlds and Selves” In his latest body of work, Malagasy artist Temandrota delves into the historical, anthropological, and political dimensions of play, revealing its profound influence...Lire plus -
1-54 Contemporary Africain Art Fairs, London 2024
Freya Bamble-Carter, Safaa Erruas, Emo de Medeiros, Eman Ali, Mbaye Babacar Diouf, Temandrota 10 - 13 Octobre 2024Lire plus -
1-54 Contemporary Africain Art Fair, New-York 2024
Freya Bramble Carter, Emo de Medeiros, Temandrota 1 - 4 Mai 202450 Golborne is delighted to be participating at 1-54 New York with new works by Freya Bramble- Carter, Temandrota, and Emo de MedeirosLire plus -
Untitled Art, Miami Beach 2023
Mbaye Babacar Diouf, Temandrota 6 - 10 Décembre 2023We will introduce on this occasion a selection of spectacular, crusty, and slightly luminescent abstract paintings by Malagasy artist TEMANDROTA for the first time in the US with a series...Lire plus -
1-54 Contemporary African Art Fair, London 2023
Temandrota, Mbaye Babacar Diouf, Jean Servais Somian 12 - 15 Octobre 2023Lire plus
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