Visiting Seyni Awa Camara
Bignona, Casamance, 2025
In April 2025, I had the honor and privilege to visit Seyni Awa Camara’s home and atelier in Bignona, Casamance.
My friend Carla Gueye, a great artist, was mentored by the Senegalese giant and her sons, Saliou and Momodou, in her home atelier.
With her permission, I took what happens to be the last photos taken of our beloved Seyni, who departed in January 2026.
Seyni Awa Camara with her son Baaba Galle.
Saliou, the oldest of Seyni's sons building her statues.
Saliou hard at work.