Belgian-Congolese artist Léonard Pongo presents a striking multimedia showcase at FOMU Photo Museum. The artist utilizes modified full-spectrum cameras to reveal wavelengths of light invisible to the human eye, making the environment of the Congo tangible. This immersive presentation blends video, textile works, and photography to evoke deep Congolese traditions and natural symbolism.
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Belgian-Congolese artist Léonard Pongo presents a spatial installation that combines photography, video, and textiles to explore the landscapes and traditions of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Utilizing full-spectrum cameras to capture wavelengths invisible to the human eye, the artist makes the natural environment of Congo tangible through a unique, colorful aesthetic.
In this special installation developed for FOMU, Léonard Pongo examines his relationship with the Democratic Republic of Congo through a lens that transcends conventional landscape photography. By employing modified full-spectrum cameras, Pongo captures light beyond human perception, resulting in imagery that is both vividly colorful and hauntingly uncanny. The exhibition invites visitors to consider what we hear when we listen to the earth, highlighting the richness of the natural environment while acknowledging the partial and subjective nature of our own gaze. While Pongo’s photographs focus on the land, the core of his work remains rooted in the relationship between humanity and the environment. Inspired by Congolese traditions, philosophy, and symbolism, the artist collaborated with researchers and local communities during his years of travel to deepen his understanding of the region. A central motif throughout the installation is the banana tree, which serves as a poignant symbol of life, fertility, and cyclical renewal. This exhibition builds upon Pongo’s previous international acclaim at institutions like the Venice Biennale, Tate Modern, and Jeu de Paume.
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