Marc Makalu

15/05/2026

2022....

12/04/2026

Amidst the bursts of color, the silent drama unfolds of a young woman, struck by the brutal loss of her husband, a victim of the merciless clutches of the mines. She bears the pain of a world where exploitation gnaws at lives, while her little girl, an innocent spectator, perceives without understanding the tragedy etched into their days. The weight of the mines, a source of both survival and enslavement, perhaps calls her to join those who will exploit her own land, for a pittance of a wage.

In this deliberately colorful canvas, I weave with gentleness and gravity the portrait of modern slavery, a powerful metaphor for a human struggle, intimate and universal. An invitation to look beyond appearances, to hear the stifled cry of a land and its mistreated children, who nevertheless never cease to hope.
At the heart of this ordeal, the unwavering light of feminine resilience shines forth.

Acrylic on canvas
120×100cm..
Dominique Loubao ..

06/04/2026

"🌟✨ The ink flowed, the dreams took shape! The exhibition at the Maison du Livre in Paris was a journey to the heart of words, an awakening of the senses. Thank you to everyone, and to the words that made the heart of this adventure beat! 💖📚
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Dominique Loubao

30/03/2026

"This work is a poignant metaphor for the plight of child laborers, swept away by the tumultuous currents of life. Marc Makalu invites us to contemplate the horizon, where the burning desire to cross to the other side takes shape, like a dream shared by these children.

The artist immerses us in the world of these young people, where the line between hope and despair is thin. Reality is dense, opaque, and the future seems uncertain, hampered by countless obstacles. The basins they clutch in their hands are both tools of the trade and symbols of hope, objects that anchor them in their daily lives while allowing them to dream of a better tomorrow."

Dark future
Acrylic
110×90cm

Available

22/03/2026

Legacy

Discover the unique and touching stories of these innocent children in the mines of Congo 🇨🇩
120×100cm
Acrylic on canvas
Congo no Digital

Available https://essenceetsensgallery.com/artistes/marc-makalu/

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08/03/2026

Happy Women's Rights Day, respect to these women, and this painting is a perfect example of the courage and self-sacrifice of this woman who is ready to sacrifice herself for her loved ones, I especially pay tribute to Congolese women, particularly those from the eastern part of our country 🇨🇩

120×100cm
Acrylic on canvas
2024
Nothing to change



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06/03/2026

Acrylic on canvas
120×120cm
2023

02/09/2025