On the canvassâ€"Afri-art
Afri-art gallery is holding an eight-artists exhibition in Kamokya, a Kampala suburb. All the eight artists who are in the exhibition are from Njovu studio located in Ntinda.
Diversity of styles exhibited
By Dominic Muwanguzi
Afri-art gallery is holding an eight-artists exhibition in Kamokya, a Kampala suburb. All the eight artists who are in the exhibition are from Njovu studio located in Ntinda.
They are young, creative and burgeoning artists, save for Ismael Dbamba, Mark Kassi Byamugisha and Ronald Birungi, who are already established big names in the industry.
The effect this has on the viewers is that they are able to appreciate the styles and techniques of these artists from one stable and compare them to other artists elsewhere.
This idea of having a group of artists from the same studio exhibit in one space is perhaps only popular in Kenya.
This exhibition also gives fresh talent an opportunity to compete with the masters like Dbamba (who recently won the second prize in the Mabarti Sadolin competition).
It is evident that Dbamba is in the lead with his wood-cut images and a few paintings in acrylics.
Yusuf Ngula, a little known artist, takes many of us by surprise with his prints on canvas.
The emotional intensity in his work brings a refreshing appeal to this technique. His palette includes dark shades mixed with orange, blue and golden yellow.
An example of his exquisite work is Paradox, which reflects the paradox in our social well-being.
And for Tindi, it is his images of African masks painted on canvas blended with a warm palette that makes him stand out.
I like the fact that Tindi is very simplistic in his style which has a raw touch which leaves many an art appreciator drawn to his work.
Mark Kassi Byamugisha is still standing tall with his segment technique he fuses with using his usual subject matter of wild animals, especially the elephant.
His passion for colour green which contrasts so well with his subject matter is something that cannot go without notice.
Others in exhibition are Arnold Birungi with his water colours on canvas; Damulira Shira with his collage and Lukwago Saad.
Though the exhibition prides itself in a diversity of styles and techniques, its biggest hiccup is that it does not have a particular theme it is following.
As a result, the work on display does not build a story of its own.
The exhibition started on July 22 and will run for three weeks.
By Dominic Muwanguzi
Afri-art gallery is holding an eight-artists exhibition in Kamokya, a Kampala suburb. All the eight artists who are in the exhibition are from Njovu studio located in Ntinda.
They are young, creative and burgeoning artists, save for Ismael Dbamba, Mark Kassi Byamugisha and Ronald Birungi, who are already established big names in the industry.
The effect this has on the viewers is that they are able to appreciate the styles and techniques of these artists from one stable and compare them to other artists elsewhere.
This idea of having a group of artists from the same studio exhibit in one space is perhaps only popular in Kenya.
This exhibition also gives fresh talent an opportunity to compete with the masters like Dbamba (who recently won the second prize in the Mabarti Sadolin competition).
It is evident that Dbamba is in the lead with his wood-cut images and a few paintings in acrylics.
Yusuf Ngula, a little known artist, takes many of us by surprise with his prints on canvas.
The emotional intensity in his work brings a refreshing appeal to this technique. His palette includes dark shades mixed with orange, blue and golden yellow.
An example of his exquisite work is Paradox, which reflects the paradox in our social well-being.
And for Tindi, it is his images of African masks painted on canvas blended with a warm palette that makes him stand out.
I like the fact that Tindi is very simplistic in his style which has a raw touch which leaves many an art appreciator drawn to his work.
Mark Kassi Byamugisha is still standing tall with his segment technique he fuses with using his usual subject matter of wild animals, especially the elephant.
His passion for colour green which contrasts so well with his subject matter is something that cannot go without notice.
Others in exhibition are Arnold Birungi with his water colours on canvas; Damulira Shira with his collage and Lukwago Saad.
Though the exhibition prides itself in a diversity of styles and techniques, its biggest hiccup is that it does not have a particular theme it is following.
As a result, the work on display does not build a story of its own.
The exhibition started on July 22 and will run for three weeks.