Born in 1991 in Dar es Salaam, Sungi Mlengeya captures the essence of Black womanhood in her haunting monochromatic acrylic portraits. The meticulously painted figures are set against a minimalist white background, creating a striking contrast that emphasizes skin texture and form. Her portraits, whether infused by movement or stillness, radiate both power and peace, offering the viewer intimate moments of strength and serenity. In this first monograph dedicated to Sungi Mlengeya, the curator Tandazani Dhlakama brilliantly analyzes how African, Black and feminist conditions are intertwined in her work, and the intimate conversation between Sungi and her model, Jemima Michael, takes us behind the scenes of a work in the making.
Published by SKIRA and AFRIART GALLERY.
Sungi Mlengeya
1st Edition, 2025
UGX 150,000 | EUR 35
EAN: 9782370742667
Number of pages: 144
Language: English
Size: 24x28 cm
Available at Afriart Gallery and Mahiri Books.
For orders within Europe, visit SKIRA.
For other international orders, please contact art@afriartgallery.org.
