PATRICK-JOËL TACHEDA YONKEU creates work that explores notion of human collectiveness, examining what it means to be human today and to interact with others in order to rediscover a collective moral consciousness that is fair, just and better suited to our times. Patrick-Joël’s work reconsiders the origins of human civilization and to rethink history and development as an avenue to avoid an endless repetition of our same mistakes. In his own words, “Perhaps, it is just a matter of rhythm, rhythm of the earth, of transmutation, or the transcendence of the “I” for the embracing of the “we” in its essence.” Patrick-Joël addresses the history of mankind to shed light on the way humans put themselves in relation to others, giving rise to conflicts and power structures. Another core thematic the artist is interested in is the ‘human versus nature’ relationship and its different manifestations throughout culture and religion. African Animism, as Asian Buddhism, places man in an equal relationship with his surroundings by considering everything a soulful being full of energy and life. On the contrary, Western civilization puts man at the center of the universe.