<p><em>Their responses have have been edited for length and clarity.</em></p><p><strong>Describe your background as an artist briefly and what led you to become a photographer?</strong> </p><p><div class="preroll-video"></div><ora-player></ora-player></p><p>As an artist I touch on several artistic domains: music, drawing, writing, but I did not consider myself an artist until I discovered a love for photos. What led me to photography, I would say, is my way of conceiving things, I wanted to bring to life what I made in my mind.</p><p><strong>What are the central themes in your work?</strong> </p><p>The central theme in my work is often to [express] the beauty of Africa through its cultural riches. I also denounce certain evils that affect society.</p><p><strong>Can you talk about how you use and interpret color in your work?</strong> </p><p>Colors are for me an essential element for the beauty and the originality of the photo, I use color to bring life to the photo. </p><p><strong>How has the current pandemic affected you as a creator?</strong> </p><p>It has not affected my work that much, but it should be noted however, that there is less contact with the outside world. Since I often work with other models and props, I can't have all the accessories I want, as well as all the [other] elements necessary for the composition. But I try to do my best to always create.</p><p><div class="dfp_atf-slot" data-not-loaded="true"></div><script type="text/javascript">
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"False System," 2019
Photo by O'kiins Howara
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"Breath," 2020.
Photo by O'kiins Howara
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"Color," 2019.
Photo by O'kiins Howara
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"Behind M'y self," 2020
Photo by O'kiins Howara
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