Delphine Diallo

Delphine Diaw Diallo

Delphine Diallo worked in the entertainment industry for 7years as a commercial art graphic designer and animator before she became discontented with an industry she felt inspired people to only appreciate one kind of beauty. “The commercial industry is involved in all levels of society. They tell us what to wear, what to like, what to believe, what is good, what is bad and many more hidden messages,” said Diallo. According to Diallo, one of her goals as a photographer is to transcend stereotypes of beauty. “It’s not just about race only. It’s about what is supposed to be beautiful and what is not. Photography is a revolution for me because I can change the way society tries to direct me to their beliefs,” adds Diallo.

In 2008, renowned photographer Peter Beard invited Diallo to assist him in Botswana and collaborate on a photography art project for the Pirelli Calendar 2009. The trip inspired her to shoot “The RENAISSANCE,” a series of work that portrays modern-day African protagonists as heroes of ancient tales where the beauty and violence of reality collide. “I almost create my photographic world after this trip. He took me one year to shoot from Paris, to Senegal and to New York. And, I’m finally ready to express my new vision of the world.”

in 2010 , she s living and working in new work.
currently shooting for CONVERSE and preparing also exhibition many more project coming soon.

c 2009 Peter Beard - Pirelli Calendar 2009

Delphine Diallo