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Paying tribute to ancestors at Omba Gallery |
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Written by Staff Reporters
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‘Humble Tribute to the Ancestors’, an exhibition of new creative prints by Namibian international artist Papa Ndasuunje Shikongeni, will open on 2 July in the Bank Windhoek Omba Gallery.
Since 1993, Papa has been involved in the development of post-independence Namibia arts education and culture, as well as being an award-winning artist in his own right. He has held many solo and group exhibitions and is currently director of the John Muafengejo Art School.
Papa has mastered the art of cardboard printmaking. In this exhibition he expresses his spiritual approach to his creativity believing that art is a god-given gift and can be a healing and guiding source to the lives of human beings.
“Art should not be about competition nor should it be divisive,” says Papa. “Rather my art expresses my personal experiences and it is my hope that through art we can recognize society’s ‘togetherness’ and our similarities.”
Papa believes that whilst we should be nurturing our young and upcoming artists, there should be a differentiation between experienced artists and the value of their work versus young artists who are still exploring their creativity and mastering their skills.
The exhibition will be opened by 18h30 by former director of the National Gallery, Annaleen Eins, and closes on the 27 July. |
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