SIKAFILM

SIKAFILM

SIKAFILM

SIKAFILM

Hi! I'm Axelle Marie, a creative and committed individual passionate about culture, art, research and writing. I have an affinity towards storytelling, digital and analogue mediums centred around identity and contemporary humanities.

Portrait taken by Melissa Schriek

Analogue formats

Visual Poem:

The Earth is round. They come again.

“The Earth is round. They come again.” is a
visual poem shot on 8mm film. It is dedicated
to the complexity and fullness of life
(particularly in the 21st century). This is
showcased through the reflection of ‘home’,
and the recognition of the beauty there is to
find in one’s physical space.

Music credits

Cityscapes by Jamal Paris and Axelle Marie

Landscapes and Home by Abdulrahim Mussa

Screened at, “Haag in Hart, Dam op Borst” (2023),

“Tony’s Club” (2023),

“A Collective Offering” (2024)

Shot on Kodak Vision 200T with Super 8mm film
camera. Processed at the Super8reversal lab, The
Hague.

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“Côte d'Ivoire, je t’aime” - a public love letter

This analogue photo series is a public love letter to my home country, Côte
d'Ivoire. Capturing the spaces found in and around Abidjan, Assinie-Mafia and
Aboisso allowed me to showcase the vibrant lifestyles found in the country.

Photos taken on 35mm film using a Single Lens Reflex camera.

Lieu de confort

“Lieu de confort” - a place for comfort. This series
looked into the spaces in which people find
grounding and ease. Themes surrounding feelings of
home and nature are most prevalent here.

Photos taken on 35mm film using a Point and Shoot camera.

Postcards from Portugal

A postcard collection of images from a trip to the Algarve in
Portugal. These images were shared with friends and family,
alongside a written letter.

Photos taken on 35mm film using a Point and Shoot camera.

Excerpt: By the lagoon, by the moon.

There are shiny shells with pearls in them. The tide ushers in change,
transition; so strong, you can’t resist, like the natural flows of life. The
water’s so clear.

Portraits

Photos taken on 35mm film using a Point and Shoot camera.

Small collection of beautiful faces captured at different art and culture related events.

Digital formats

Square 8 Vintage Editorial

Square 8 is a vintage store in The Netherlands with a curated
collection of clothing, shoes and accessories. It was exciting
shooting and editing various videos for promotional material.

Shot on Digital Point and Shoot camera.

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Content Creation for Aflé Bijoux’s TikTok

Aflé Bijoux is a West African luxurious jewellery house that produces accessories centred around Akan symbolism.


I enjoyed crafting visual content that aligned with the brand’s luxury image and aesthetic..

Shot on iPhone 12 and edited using Capcut.

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Writing

Dive into my creative writing and research...

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