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Diane Elliott Gayer on Amélie Essesse

23 April, 2025

Women builders. photo: © Amélie Essessé

The written and film work of Amélie Essesse is about the historic construction methods of mud construction by women in western Africa. Her work encompasses many layers and spans from workshops in New Mexico to Paris, as well as community implementation in western African historic preservation.

Diane Elliott Gayer on Amélie Essesse

The written and film work of Amélie Essesse is about the historic construction methods of mud construction by women in western Africa. Her work encompasses many layers and spans from workshops in New Mexico to Paris, as well as community implementation in western African historic preservation.