ENTRY DESCRIPTION
In 1997 a book called Soul was released by Thierry Le Goues. I was nine years old and barely knew English but I happened to stumble upon these classic & timeless images in a film. I was in love with the way the women looked. The contrast and a dark woman on a wall mesmerized me while watching a film my mom would not approve of. Western culture exposed me to art. When I grew older and finally picked up a camera I decided that creating art with a purpose would be the best thing for me. I have decided to create a series combining silver and black with women of Africa and African diaspora as the primary subject. I hope Joia Talbott hangs in galleries and the homes of people one day. This image is directly inspired by Soul, 1997, Thierry Le Goues. Special thanks to phenomenal woman Joia Talbott.

AUTHOR
Kibby Kibwana is a Toronto based artist and photographer originating from Mombasa, Kenya.
Beginning his love of photography with just a basic Sony point & shoot digital camera in 2011, Kibby has been steadily perfecting his passion for visual arts. It was shortly after this impromptu entry into the world of photography that this self-taught photographer began to experiment with different style and mediums—from portraits to landscapes, from digital photography to editing. In 2013, Kibby purchased his first DSLR camera and found his niche in high fashion photography. Coupled with his flawless editing styles, and his open and creative themes and designs, Kibby's work has been on the rise while gaining recognition within the realm of independent magazines and agencies in Canada as well as the U.S. From minimalist and monochromatic to bold and colourful, Kibby has credited the various and styles of artists and photographers such as Richard Avedon, Paul Jung, and Mert & Marcus for his inspiration and introduction into the world of fashion photography.

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