A few words about your artistic career
As a director, actor and storyteller, I'm a versatile artist who brings several disciplines together in my artistic practice. My creations include, among others, Storytelling for cohesion and peace, The word of a mute, Parachuting, Archives Speak, Macbeth... I now run the Institut de Recherche Theatrale du Burkina (IRTB).
How long have you been an artist?
I took my first steps in art in 1999-2000.
**Why did you apply for this scholarship? How will the scholarship support you?
This grant will enable me to carry out an artistic project that is close to my heart at a time when everything is on hold. It is an opportunity to continue, to resist, to dream and to contribute to building a better world.
What are your concrete artistic objectives after this residency?
Producing a 25-30 minute audio show capsule of proverbs, promoting a return to sources and traditions to nurture the modern world and enhance Burkina Faso's intangible heritage.
