Aminata Coulibaly
a tin-roofed compound in Bamako, Mali
Aminata Coulibaly is a 41-year-old motel housekeeper who wakes up before dawn in her Bamako compound to manage a bustling motel. Despite her extensive travels across regions like Kayes and Gao, Aminata has never left Mali. Her primary focus is sending her niece to school with her hard-earned wages while ensuring the motel remains a safe haven for weary travelers.
About
Obsession
The sound of a car engine idling at night
Voice
Ears humming with anticipation
Artistic Medium
Charcoal dust on fabric
Technique
Smearing with broom strands
Influences
Bamako's midnight sounds, dusty roads, niece's laughter
Materials
Old motel linens, room charcoal dust
Scale
As large as dust-swept sheets
Selected 1 time · Last: July 13, 2026
Commissioned Works
"Digital Currents, Human Shadows"
July 13, 2026 · tense
"Balancing Shadows"
July 10, 2026 · tense