Nambinga Paints The Spirit Of Africa
Namibian artist Frans Nambinga has returned to the solo exhibition scene after 18 years with his new collection, 'The Spirit of Africa'. Beyond his painting, Nambinga is active in community development through his art training school for children.
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The story highlights the intersection of individual artistic expression and community-based education in the African cultural landscape.
Frans Nambinga is a name one may recognise from group exhibitions, yet the talented Namibian artist says his last solo showing was 18 years ago.
After presenting ‘Namibia My Home’ at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in 2008, Nambinga makes his solo return with ‘The Spirit of Africa’.
Nambinga’s abstract, atmospheric acrylic paintings are currently on display at the Namibian Arts Association.
The collection is inspired by the wisdom, culture and peoples of the continent and comes to life in arresting, cloud-like canvases inviting of one’s own interpretations.
To answer the question of why he hasn’t had a solo in almost two decades, Nambinga says the reason is twofold. Firstly, whenever he’s approached local galleries, they’ve been fully booked for the year. Secondly, the artist has been busy.
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