Elmehdi Essolo

Elmehdi Essolo is a self-taught visual artist from Azemmour, Morocco. His practice moves between painting, mixed media, mural art and installation, exploring identity, memory, emotion and the inner worlds that exist beneath everyday life.

He began drawing at an early age and developed his artistic practice independently, using painting as a way to translate feelings and experiences into visual language. Rather than simply representing what he sees, Essolo is interested in painting what he feels. His works often combine vivid colors, expressive forms, layered symbols and tactile surfaces to create images that are open to personal interpretation.

His practice is influenced by Moroccan culture, everyday life, human relationships and the contrast between what people show and what they carry within themselves. He often works with acrylic, oil, ink, oil pastel and mixed media, including reclaimed and recycled materials such as wood and fabric.

Essolo holds a Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy from Chouaib Doukkali University. His work has been presented in exhibitions, festivals and mural projects across Morocco, including Marrakech, Essaouira, Azemmour, El Jadida and Casablanca.

His recent practice continues to explore questions of ide...

Bachelor's Degree in Philosophy
Chouaib Doukkali University, Morocco
2014–2018

Self-taught visual artist: independent artistic practice since 2019.

**2026**
Cultural Heritage of El Jadida, El Jadida, Morocco
April 3–5, 2026

**2025**
Psychedelic Folk, Solo Exhibition, Gallery Borj Marrakech, Essaouira, Morocco
April 22–May 13, 2025

Invisible Borders, Bayt Al Fenn Residency, Morocco
September 19–27, 2025

Azemmart Festival, Azemmour, Morocco
November 26–29, 2025

Doukkala Art: Past and Present, Morocco
June 26–29, 2025

**2024**
Emotions, Solo Exhibition, Palm Orchids, Marrakech, Morocco
February 10, 2024

Environment Week, Mural Project, El Jadida, Morocco
June 4–8, 2024

**2023**
Hassan II Mosque Foundation, Collective Exhibition, Casablanca, Morocco
December 9–30, 2023

National Portrait Competition, El Jadida, Morocco
November 7, 2023

AZEMM'ART Fine Arts, Azemmour, Morocco
May 10–13, 2023

Magic Experience Festival, Marrakech, Morocco
May 20, 2023

**2022**
Magic Experience Festival, Marrakech, Morocco
October 29, 2022