WILFRIED MBIDA

Mbida’s distinctive artistic practice lies in her ability to create works that manifestly encapsulate the essence of her subjects’ lives, while meticulously documenting the surroundings in which they unfold. Often brought to life on paper or canvas through the skilful use of acrylic and pastels, Mbida’s work immerses viewers in the stillness of filled spaces, constructing environments that pulsate with palpable tension or vulnerability.

The subjects of her work are often individuals whose personal stories of victory or defeat, opulence or modesty, exploration or sedentarisation, are worth sharing and highlighting. Transcending the richness of these intimate narratives, Mbida’s work also embodies a poetic endeavour: an artful pursuit to cast a sociological lens and undertake an archival odyssey, unravelling the intricate threads of evolving lifestyles in Cameroon and beyond, across the canvases of time.