Talk of different mediums to employ in art! Lorenzo Duran, a spanish artist steps out of the box completely to use leaves as his canvas, cutting away some parts to create these amazing and delicate pieces you see below. Aren't they a sight? Enjoy the inspiration :) Disclaimer: Images used here are for sharing of information and appreciation of the artists' work only. No copyright infringement intended.
I knew Sunday afternoon would be splendid, having been invited to an exhibition at Gallery Watatu. The exhibition was the opening day of a two weeks long event, showcasing the works of four superbly talented Ugandan contemporary artists.(The number has changed to five, seeing one more artist tagged along - But no complaints here, his work is simply remarkable) The collection as mentioned earlier is of contemporary art with each artist having something unique to bring to this city. The styles and techniques vary yet they all echo African heritage thus blending excellently. The subject of the pieces is diverse with no common theme at play yet they all speak the same language, that of profound expression and manage to keep you interested and curious of the artists' mind. Yusuf Ssali, use of colour draws you from far and glues you to his pieces long enough to appreciate the subject of his work while the self taught Anwar Nakibinge, has a mixture of playful pieces and more somber ones, each done with a unique technique that evokes curiosity and mystery. First glance at Paul kasambeko’s work almost made me lose my footing. The textural effects were just breathtaking If I could I’d have that piece on my wall to remind me of that feeling I had. H.Mukiibi was the additional artist, and I have to agree with Koffi on this one, he is a great addition to the team.
An artist who had me curious was Mark Byamugisha, he had a little secret hid in most of his pieces, and I couldn’t leave without asking him about it. Do plan to go there and see if you can make out what it is. Valentine Ziki a contemporary dancer entertained us with two dances that broke the ice and paved way for Nina Croze of Kitengela Glass’ speech. She was brief yet managed to enlighten us on the humble beginnings of gallery watatu. She was proud of what the gallery was doing and how far it has come. Koffi, Gallery watatu’s MD was his usual charming self and a remarkable host. He closed off with his call for us to support our artists and our art. Purpose to visit the gallery and enjoy the decadence of art at Standard Street, Lonrho House, Ground Floor. Zaha Hadid's work is awesome to put it mildly. Her free flowing forms and structure conjure a scene from a sci-fi movie in a perplexing way.She has pushed architectural boundaries by designing buildings that stepped from the traditional norm thus wining for herself a Pritzker Architectural prize in 2004( The first woman to do so). Check out some of her work below.
You cannot talk about vertical gardens without mentioning Patrick Blanc the pioneer. A botanist by profession, he came up with the green wall concept that creates green façades on otherwise plain buildings. He uses a lightweight structure as an alternative to soil; which is composed of a metal frame, a thin sheet of PVC, and a layer of felt. The plants do not damage the buildings' structure as a mineral and water complex provides the needed hydration and nutrients.Check out some of his work here. Its a trendy gardening approach that is gaining much popularity globally (I wish it would catch on as fast locally). its been credited for saving on space, adding visual drama and purifying the air. Lets go green people! enjoy the photo treats. Disclaimer: Images used here are for sharing of information and appreciation of the artists' work only. No copyright infringement intended.
Like I promised yesterday, here is more inspiration for you guys to milk. Florian Nicolle's work is amazing to say the least. He is a young graphic designer and illustrator based in France; He combines multiple media to create unique and quite refreshing designs. He starts by drawing by hand using variety of mediums then scans it and finishes it in Photoshop. Check out more of his work here. Dont you feel inspired already.
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