Women of Africa

First video

2009-10-14T22:07:00.000-07:00

Making art is an expensive affair.People here do it from their hearts,not for money or fame.
Personally I have friends who have nice artwork but can't show it due to high exhibition rates and transportation problems (since not all artists live in urban areas).
Thank God for the Internet, life now is a bit bearable.

First experiments

2009-10-10T01:17:00.000-07:00

Experiment on Optical art, Oil on card boards.

Working at home sometimes can make one to sort of "stray" from the usual and attempt other things.

First painting on wood

2009-10-10T01:06:00.000-07:00

The Beach,Oil on cardboard,25" x 18".

Back then, curio subjects fascinated me.I would admire the sunsets and the wild landscapes.
The above painting came from a movie I had watched.Some scenes stick and eventually pop out.

About this site

2009-09-16T22:03:00.000-07:00

This site tries to chronicle some of the lowest moments in my life and is based on actual facts.The reader should note that there's no hype here.
We all know that ups and downs are part of our nature but some just leave a permanent mark in ones life and can't seem to let go off them.

About the logo

2009-09-16T21:54:00.000-07:00

The idea of using the logo came about when we were pushing on at the garages.
People there had dreams of maybe one day owning their own companies and escape from the "tough" life.
Expressing Culture is what came into my mind.

Elevation

2009-05-13T23:31:00.000-07:00

As part of the movement we've decided to shift a little bit from painting and have decided to design fashion accessories.These designs come in the form of drawings and shall be posted.

Clay diaries

2009-05-13T23:06:00.000-07:00

Pottery is a traditional African expression of beauty and originality that still remains a marvel.
Revolving around day to day activities,the African pot is a symbol of life and sustenance,excellence and tradition.
In every traditional homestead the pot was treasured and safely guarded.It was in the pot that drinking water was stored to cool.
Food was known to be well prepared when cooked in a pot and the wedding beer and that of all other rituals had to be prepared in a pot.
But now that all those traditions and practices are slowly dying out,the role of the pot is changing except in the rural areas where the same old perceptions still exist.
The pot's role seems to have taken a new dimension.It is slowly losing its utility role and taking on an element of beauty.
Some experts in this area believe that using a paint brush one can find an outlet to express the inner most feelings by painting beautiful shades of different colours on the clay surface.
It's more like converting the clay surface into a painting ground.
This is unlike paper or canvas----Pots make the artist feel close to nature.
Coming in different sizes and shapes they have become more than utility assets.

Initial steps

2009-04-18T23:23:00.001-07:00

Sketching and getting ideas from the outside is really fun.Anything comes and goes.

Down town garages

2009-04-18T23:12:00.001-07:00

Now here is where I met a different group of artists.These guys see vehicles as canvases.What the usual artist sees on the easel as quality work,they view it as a waste of time.
Applied arts and Fine arts are two distinct courses but here such "professionalism" or "specialization"is not considered.

Brilliant colours [ The Farm]

2009-04-18T23:01:00.000-07:00

Remembering the days when the hoe,planting line and seeds were my daily companions can be refreshing.As an artist I've come to realize that working outdoors and interacting with nature in its purest form enriches ones' observation skills.
It also boosts ones' manual skills and hand co-ordination.

31 December 1983

2009-02-24T20:40:00.000-08:00

On this day and month big things take place.Ranging from birth,death,triumph to love.On this month,Joan Miro and a member of the Beach Boys pass on.Brunei becomes independent and tragedies occur in France.
It's also a day when two different creative minds from Japan and Kenya are born.
New Years eve birthdays are considered odd in the social world since this is the day many people are preparing to usher in the New Year.
I guess we all celebrate together as a world.

First painting on paper

2009-02-11T21:32:00.000-08:00

My Cube,Watercolour on paper,16cm x 10cm.

The commencement of any task in life is always difficult.Full of pitfalls and shortcomings.With hope and faith as the driving forces,one is always vulnerable.

First painting on canvas

2009-02-03T21:20:00.001-08:00

Everybody starts from somewhere and eventually ends up in somewhere,thus accepting and appreciating ones humble beginnings is not bad after all.

Studies on Roomism-B

2009-02-03T21:10:00.000-08:00

The Studio,Acrylics on paper,64cm x 45cm.

A busy day like this one can be overwhelming.Messy and colourful at the same time.Welcome to the world of the artist-clumsy on the outside but glamorous on the inside.

Studies on Roomism -A

2009-02-02T22:05:00.000-08:00

Laundry day,Acrylics on paper,64cm x 45cm.

Each day brings its own challenges and perception.Whether at home or at work,the same rules apply.

Primary Splash

2009-01-04T20:45:00.000-08:00

Universal sphere,Acrylics on paper,60cm x 45cm.

When I was "creating" this painting or construction,I was getting my inspiration mainly from the Oriental silk screens which are so intricate in their design.

Splash Green

2008-12-10T20:59:00.000-08:00

Spiritual beings,Acrylics on paper,64cm x 45cm.

Now this is incomprehensible-infinite,immeasurable,pure bliss etc. A sample of the magnificent world of the abstractions.

Splash Purple

2008-12-10T20:51:00.000-08:00

Two old souls,Acrylics on paper,64cmx45cm.

Something out of the blue activated this one.It resembles a couple of jellyfish in the deep ocean,flowing in perfect harmony with their tentacles intertwined in freedom.

The Travellers' Poem

2008-11-20T20:15:00.000-08:00

Amongst the mighty herds
Upon the far savanna where big cats laze and streak
Amidst clouds of multicoloured butterflies
And colonies of strange and rare birds
Into the famed yet still mysterious Africa

An exciting adventure starts from the Airport
As unique spectacles of various wildlife await
Not to mention the underwater beauties of coral reef
And mile after mile of white sandy beaches fringed by waving palm trees
Into the famed yet still mysterious Africa

The vivacity and gaiety of the people is undeniable
In the verve and excitement of the traditional dances
To the modern hotels and picturesque restaurants
Then a visit to the markets where colours in combinations will tickle the artist in you
Into the famed yet still mysterious Africa

African sunset

2008-11-09T21:41:00.000-08:00

I really enjoyed working on this painting because it's simple and relaxing to watch.The colours also came out nicely.

Savanna landscape

2008-11-09T21:30:00.000-08:00

When one visits the interior to check on the wildlife,one encounters the beautiful landscape and vegetation.It is home to numerous creatures,some known and others unknown.

Wonders of the mind

2008-08-14T01:24:00.000-07:00

Mystic gourd,Acrylics on paper,45cm x 32cm.

Pieces such as this one are hard to explain.They baffle the artist who created them.Talk of feelings from within.Reminds one of abstract expressionism but with an African touch.

Diversion Two

2008-07-24T22:13:00.000-07:00

Untitled,Acrylics on paper,45cm x 32cm.

Ideas such as this,often pop up when am tired and want to unwind.They are like my release valves,taking away the pressure.

Traditional gourd

2008-07-24T22:05:00.000-07:00

Gourd,Acrylics on canvas,24"x20".

My passion for painting gourds and pots came from my short two year stay upcountry.It's also because of my great grandmother.She was the village potter in her time.

Diversion

2008-07-24T21:58:00.000-07:00

Spacewalk,Acrylics on paper,45cm x 32cm.

Some of this works don't have a specific explanation.The viewer should just enjoy the colours and shapes.

What I do

2008-07-24T21:50:00.000-07:00

Pot in the light,Acrylics on canvas,24"x20".

I get my inspiration from African pots.Their unique shapes and texture influence my style greatly.

Abstracts of an escapist

2008-06-23T23:13:00.000-07:00

Chaotic,Acrylics on paper,45cm x 32cm.

Usually I don't do abstract paintings but sometimes something interesting pops up in my mind and feel the need to do it.

My abstracts don't present any form of harmony whatsoever.I just use colour and wait for the end product.