"Business Street" is a work created by Boris Nzebo in 2022, an acrylic on canvas measuring 130 x 130 cm that captures the frenetic energy of street life.
The artist employs an almost exclusive use of black, white, and a deep red to delineate figures and architecture. This limited color scheme amplifies the visual impact and emphasizes the contrast between the stylized silhouettes of the characters and the density of the surrounding urban environment. The human figures are portrayed in a crowded, transit-filled setting, suggesting the constant movement and anonymity of the crowd on a shopping or business street. The use of thick, dynamic lines gives the scene a pop yet expressionist feel. Nzebo successfully conveys the vitality and complexity of urban social contexts, reflecting on the relationship between the individual and the collective.
Currently on display at the Damiani Gallery, "Business Street" is a significant example of Nzebo's aesthetic exploration. This work comes directly from the artist's studio and is officially archived at the Boris Nzebo Archives in Douala, with a registry maintained by the Antonio Damiani Gallery in Bari.
