My name is Assane, a Senegalese-born photographer now based in Brooklyn. I dream about photography... I think about the diverse ways in which photographs are interpreted. For me, photography is a spiritual act, an inner conviction, and a desire to unleash the abstract essence of subjects beyond what is seen by the naked eye. I'm interested in something built up from within, rather than just a superficial image.
My first camera, a Nikon led to hours hunting bugs, flowers, and dolls. This progressed to composing subjects through angle and lighting, learning from experience, as I expressed myself visually. My passion has now evolved with the use of analog cameras (Pentax k1000, and Mamiya m645). The film composition matches my character through the vintage color grading, the texture, and the blur. I am continuously inspired by the smallest and simplest of objects, I love playing around with light to create different images and moods. I like how a photograph, unlike the other visual arts, is eternally bound to reality more profoundly. I am fascinated with the concept of the
real, and how people perceive objects and reality.
I have done two solo exhibitions in Brooklyn, NY. Both took place in 2020. One was hosted by ICP (International Center of Photography). I released my first book shortly after. Tilted "I am Black.
I look forward to the challenges of further study in photography, enabling me to attain the status of a master of his passion.
