Alassan Diawara is a photographic observer who, in his photography, seeks to capture the essence of the world around him. He explores aesthetic concepts through documentary imagery, though he resists being confined to any particular genre. Everyday subjects and objects hold a central place in his work. His passion for exploration leads him to question how representation is understood, and he challenges the role of conventional categories and figures in both art history and pop culture. In his photographs, Diawara reimagines traditional genres such as portraiture, landscape, and still life, often incorporating elements of vernacular imagery and domestic scenes. His aim is to establish an intimate connection between the viewer and the photographic image. Diawara prefers to describe his approach to photography as that of an ‘imagier’ rather than a structured project.
