Collection Le Mere Noire

Frédéric Bruly Bouabré’s vision of La Mère Noire (The Black Mother) was a profound reflection on the origins of humanity and the universal mother figure in African and global consciousness. He viewed La Mère Noire as the symbolic ancestral mother of all people, a concept deeply tied to his belief in Africa as the cradle of civilization. Through his art and writings, Bouabré sought to highlight the maternal figure not just as a source of life but as a guardian of knowledge, wisdom, and cultural continuity. His exploration of this theme was both spiritual and anthropological, reinforcing his broader mission to document and celebrate African heritage within a universal framework.

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La Mère Noir, 8 original drawings on cardboard, hand signed by Frédéric Bruly Bouuabré, 2008 - Acquired by a private collector