Primordial Earth (2017-present), delves into the creation of mixed-media installations that resonate with the rich cultural heritage of Congolese traditions, deeply rooted in the land and the narratives of its people. The artist, Léonard Pongo, employs full-spectrum cameras to explore the nuances of invisible light, in order to highlight the inherent limitations and biases of vision.

The act of roaming through these spaces transforms both the camera and physical experience into tools for connection, forging a dialogue with a landscape that possesses its own autonomous character, and carries its own will and power. This interaction intertwines with the myriad traditions, symbols, and philosophies that define the Congolese experience, merging with the artist’s own subjective journey. Through this process, he conjures an uncanny realm that straddles the line between the real and the realm of the imagination, depicting a land that exists both as a tangible entity and as a construct of its people's collective dreams.