Organized by Afriart Gallery | Mentored by Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga
Surfaces 3 is a conceptual development master class organized by Afriart Gallery and mentored by Henry ‘Mzili’ Mujunga.
Using drawing skills to create art in a more experimental way, young artists of all art disciplines are invited to experiment with proper application of the elements of art such as line, tone and texture while placing emphasis on simplicity, variety and clarity. They explore media, techniques and style with the purpose of expressing what they feel about current issues obtaining in their daily existence.
The artists carry out an enquiry into the processes involved in choosing surfaces that are outside their comfort zones and working on formats that are larger than those they are used to. They overcome challenges of enlargement ensuring that little is lost in translation from their original drawings to the final drafts.
Surfaces 3 takes on a format of a critique, instruction and production over a period of 6 weeks with the aim of the participants presenting a new work in a group exhibition at Afriart Gallery in September 2024. The mentor meets the participants once a week for a 5-hour session to discuss their works and how to improve. The program therefore requires artists to have their own studio/working space.
Participating Artists: Akeu Mable, Andema Jean-Hugues, Esra Rahma, Natasha Kashushu Karungi, Victor Banywesize, Wamala Nyanzi, Nicole Remus, Shalom Nicolette, Kaboyo Trevor, Nelson Ijakaa, Peter Nshekanabo, Elizabeth Precious Kamahungye, Nantege Rhona, Henry Kiyingi and Ogwado Joachim