Plan B 2014

Aboudia, born in 1983, made this painting titled ‘Plan B’ with acrylic and collage on canvas. It is a piece that evokes the vibrant, frenetic energy of urban life in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, where the artist lives and works. Aboudia’s style is characterized by raw, childlike figures layered amidst chaotic backgrounds of text and found images. We can consider the imagery in relation to Côte d'Ivoire's post-colonial identity, youth culture, and the legacy of conflict. Aboudia’s work emerged during a period of political instability in Côte d'Ivoire, and it reflects the resilience and resourcefulness of ordinary people in the face of adversity. The layering and fragmentation of images creates a sense of urban space as a site of constant flux and transformation. To understand Aboudia's artistic vision, we can look to sources such as art journals, exhibition catalogs, and interviews with the artist. These resources shed light on the social, cultural, and political context in which his art is created.