The places in which we live shape our identity, inviting us to reflect on the reality that surrounds us and of which – inevitably – we are a part of. From this thought originates the artistic work of Johny Hycinte Ngbwa, whose works trace lines that branch out and overlap, offering a play of layers with an almost hypnotic effect, which are multilayer as much in technique as in meaning. On the one hand, they map and synthesize the environments seen and experienced by the artist, representing the indissoluble human-nature bond. On the other, they bear witness to Ngbwa’s cultural identity: his artistic journey mainly explores wood engraving (woodcut), a material traditionally used in Cameroon and thus a symbol of integration and his deep sense of belonging to places.