In Color, Yannis Davy Guibinga’s vibrant portraits illuminate the figures in saturated tones — Colossal

Known for his vivid portrait photography, Yannis Davy Guibinga is interested in the intersection of art and public space. This is especially appropriate when it comes to celebrating culture, heritage and belonging “for a new generation of Africans embracing their heritage of diversity in a globalized world,” a statement from his new project said. color.

Guibinga uses color as a means of communication—a language that can be used to tell stories, convey emotions, and embody status symbols. The saturated tones and interplay of light and shadow reflect “the joy, pride, and complexity of the black experience.”

Through bold, large-scale portraits, Gibinga says he aims to “explore how color carries emotion and identity, expanding on my ongoing work on contemporary African representations.” Presented in partnership with Los Angeles-based media company StandardVision, color Consisting of several vibrant compositions by the Montreal artist, the pieces appear on eight billboards on alternating days throughout November.

See more on his website and Instagram .