Joana Choumali

Overview

‘Alba’hian’ in Agni (the language of the Akan cultural group of Ivory Coast) means 'the first light of the day.' Every morning Joana Choumali wakes up at dawn and takes a walk, observing the land and buildings, shapes slowly revealing themselves, the streets and people awakening. As the morning light slowly makes every detail of the material world visible, she becomes aware of a shift in her thoughts and perceptions. Her morning stroll becomes a ritual of introspection.