Art. Omar Ba. Dark, Detailed, Depictions of the Past and Present.

Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(Expérience Pénible 2, 2012)


Omar Ba is a Senegalese painter who lives and works in Geneva, Switzerland. His highly detailed works are painted directly onto corrugated cardboard. At first look, the images seem almost whimsical in appearance, but a closer inspection reveals darker themes with an almost sinister air. Ba draws much of his inspiration from “famine, tribal decoration, factional warfare and despotic self-styled leaders, along with advances in new technology and popular culture.”

A selection of works from the artist are currently on view at Hales Gallery in London until October 4th.


Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(What you See 3, 2010)

Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(Afrique, Pillage, Arbres, Richesses, 2014)

Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(Droit de Veto 1, 2012)

Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(Globalisation, 2010)

Omar Ba Art, African Artists, Black Contemporary Artists, Senegalese Artists
(Afrique, Afrique, Afrique, 2014)