Marc Desiré Zahui, known professionally as deezy_pics, is a visionary photographer and graphic artist based in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. With a signature style that fuses bold color palettes, surreal motifs, and emotionally resonant imagery, Zahui is quickly becoming one of the most distinctive visual storytellers in West Africa.
At the heart of Zahui’s work is a concept he calls photographism—a dynamic blend of photography and graphic art that transcends traditional boundaries. Through this hybrid medium, he transforms everyday scenes and portraits into imaginative, otherworldly compositions. His landscapes radiate with vibrant tones, while his portraits are layered with symbolic elements that speak to identity, place, and the poetic rhythm of life in Abidjan.
What sets Zahui apart is his fearless use of color. Whether casting a golden hue over a bustling street or drenching a portrait in electric blue, each image feels meticulously composed to heighten emotion and shift perception. His ability to create surreal yet familiar visual worlds invites viewers to see Africa through a lens of creativity, hope, and complexity—not clichés.
Zahui’s work isn’t just aesthetically powerful—it’s also deeply intentional. He uses his art to challenge stereotypes and reframe narratives around African life. In his own words, photographism offers a way to “convey positivity and a new perspective” on how Africa is portrayed.
As his following continues to grow both online and in art circles across the continent, Marc Desiré Zahui is not just capturing images—he’s reshaping how we see and feel them. In the process, he’s helping redefine what contemporary African visual culture can be.
For me photography is not only the search for beauty and aesthetics, it is much more. As far as I’m concerned, I use photography to express my emotions, to take positions on certain subjects that affect society. Basically, I would say that my photography has a purpose. I do not do it to have fans or make a name for myself, that’s why I chose artistic photography. Through my photography I hope to be an awakener of the consciousness of peoples still indoctrinated. And change the mentality of Africans and youth.
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