Back in Madagascar, the artist will unveil an exhibition at La Teinturerie on July 9, where every contrast serves as a reflection on life’s choices.
In a world dominated by color, Jonny Andriamanankoavy has chosen black and white. He will present this artistic universe to the Malagasy public during the opening of his exhibition, “Noir & Blanc” (Black & White), scheduled for July 9 at La Teinturerie in Ampasanimalo. Through this new exhibition, which marks his return to the country, the artist invites visitors to immerse themselves in a world where shadow and light are in constant dialogue.
For Jonny Andriamanankoavy, “Black and white possess a particular power.” While colors offer multiple nuances, this approach imposes definitive choices. Each line, each empty or filled space, contributes to a constant search for balance. Through his works, the artist explores the decisions that mark our existence and the losses they sometimes entail, in a perpetual face-off between shadow and light—a duality that the Malagasy people often evoke through the concept of “malokila.”
Created using ballpoint pens, specialized markers, and India ink, his works address a variety of themes. They frequently highlight Madagascar’s natural, cultural, and artistic heritage, contributing to its preservation and transmission. Other pieces reflect his personal contemplations or his observations on the country’s social and political realities.
A Distinct Identity
The artist also claims a technique of his own, based on meticulous cross-hatching and shading. This graphic signature gives his works a unique identity.
This exhibition also coincides with a new stay in Madagascar. For several years, Jonny Andriamanankoavy has been developing various artistic projects for the country, particularly in the realm of monuments and public sculptures. Due to time constraints or other challenges, many of these initiatives have yet to be realized. Exhibitions remain one of the artist’s preferred ways to share his work with the Malagasy public.
His attachment to black and white is rooted in his background. Following his training at the Fine Arts school, he pursued studies in graphic arts at the École supérieure des Arts modernes in Paris, an experience that reinforced his appreciation for this refined aesthetic.
Through “Noir & Blanc,” Jonny Andriamanankoavy hopes to encourage Malagasy artists to diversify their modes of expression to enrich their practices. He also calls on public authorities to grant a more prominent place to local visual artists in the country’s public spaces.
Cassie Ramiandrasoa
Captured & Published at: 2026-06-19 12:30:41 (Madagascar Local Time EAT)
Original Source: https://www.lexpress.mg/2026/06/exposition-jonny-andriamanankoavy-signe.html