Senegalese artist and social activist Docta in conversation with Emory’s Assistant Professor of African Studies, Bamba Ndiaye.
Docta is a pioneer of African graffiti. For more than 35 years, he has used the medium to create powerful visual messages that give voice to the oppressed by drawing attention to social inequities, political abuses, and local histories. This mural depicts Ndaté Yalla Mbodj (c. 1810-1860), the last Lingeer (Queen) of Waalo, one of the four Jolof kingdoms in present-day Senegal. One of the most powerful rulers of Waalo, Ndaté Yalla fought fiercely against French colonization and is regarded as a hero of Senegalese history. She is shown here in her distinct roles as a political arbiter, warrior general, and nurturing mother, symbolizing female empowerment and Senegalese resistance to colonial oppression.
Docta participated in an artist residency in November of 2023, culminating in the creation of a new artwork for display in the Carlos Museum's Greek and Roman art galleries. Following it's display at the Carlos, the work will find a permanent home at Emory's Institute of African Studies.
This project is co-sponsored by @EmoryAfricanStudies.
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