TAGNE NEJPE William (b. 1983, Cameroon), "Stolen Childhood 1993 A2", 2016. Acrylic on canvas signed and dated, 200 x 150cm. (missing paint on the edge). Lives and works in Cameroon. After studying at the studio of the painter Nkanganyam Viking considered one of the pioneers of contemporary art in Cameroon, William participates from 2005 in solo and group exhibitions. His painting is mainly inspired by the world of His painting is mainly inspired by the world of childhood, a childhood he describes as "stolen", he suffered greatly from the absence of his father and an early deschooling. His works often take the form of a half-tone plea for the protection of childhood, where the child figure is at the centre of the decor, calling out to the viewer. of the decor, calling out to the viewer with a haggard and questioning look.

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