Gambia
African influences are evident in all work of Erwin Michalec. Sculptures, paintings, graphics and fabrics show his fascination with this continent. The starting point of the collection over which He worked its a mixture of both African symbols as well as ancient influences of European the oldest pottery culture, which has been discovered in Romania. Gambia Journey was the culmination of all previous ideas and inspirations. Attempt to connect together different cultures, separated by hundreds of years of history and thousands of kilometers. Dream to create something unique. Gambia journey finishes with the collection called Mermaid www.erwinmichalec.com
The choice of Gambia is not accidental. It is the smallest country on African mainland, but there are many tribes with the main ones as Mandinka, Wolof, Fula and Jola, each having its own language and traditions. Dress is varied but always bright and colorful and some of the complicated plaited hairstyles are a work of art.
This trip in December 2016 has been used for research. Photo shoot with the beautiful model representing Gambia.