The NALA Project

A Journey through Africa to the voice of soul

Explore your visions, live your dreams...let them become true.

Do what you wish to do and don’t ask if it’s useful or trendy, if others like it or find it silly.

If you think that something is good for you, then do it, and you will never regret a missed chance.

Follow your inner voice

Together with African artists that I've met during my bicycle journey from Cape Town to London, we've created NALA artworks.

The Artworks, I will show in exhibitions in Europe (preferably London) and other European Metropolis as well as few Cities in Africa.

The Artwork tells the tale of Little NALA, a eight year old South African girl who is following her dreams, to see what's behind the mountains.

She is currently in Nairobi / Kenya after 14.300 kilometers of cycling.

One day, whilst listening to SADE's song, Sally, NALA was brought to life.

If you are an artist and you`d like to participate in the NALA Project,

please click here for more information.

Well guys, if you want and if you are in the mood to support me on my tour – be it as messages, as inspirations, as thoughts, as recommendations, as assistance or whatever you can think of, then you are very welcome here.

Just look here once in a while.

See you,

André and NALA

NALA ART NEWS

NALA's latest dress from Loja, Ecuador.

The suit was hand sewn by Paulina Salinas, visual artist from Loja, Ecuador.

Hello friends,

Today I would like to introduce you to NALA's newest costume.

The typical attire of Saraguro women consists of a round white hat with black dots, a set of earrings; 12 color necklaces; wool overflow; silver pipe and a shirt. In addition a black skirt and sandals or espadrilles.

NALA is very happy about this masterpiece.

Thank you very much, Paulina.

El último vestido de NALA de Loja, Ecuador

El traje fue cosido a mano por Paulina Salinas, artista visual de Loja, Ecuador.

Hola amigos,

Hoy me gustaría presentarles el nuevo disfraz de NALA.

La vestimenta típica de la mujer saraguro, compone de sombrero redondo color blanco, con pintas negras, juego de aretes; collares con 12 colores; reboso de lana; tupo de plata; camisa; faja; anaco; pollera; y, las sandalias o alpargatas.

NALA está muy contenta con esta obra maestra.

Muchas gracias, Paulina.

NALA Artwork by Carlos Romero ( Colombia )

Muchas gracias por tu apoyo.

... tuya NALA.

NALA Artwork by Giovany Novoa ( Ecuador )

Muchas gracias por tu apoyo.

... tuya NALA.

NEW NALA ARTWORK

This new NALA Artwork was painted by Wilfrido Lusitande Piaguaje from San Pablo near Shushufindi at the Amazonas in Equador. Wilfrido used more then 180 hours to paint this

amazing artwork with NALA.

Can you see the toucan that is in the painting?

Nala wanted a toucan so badly that she unfortunately didn't see it while she was wandering around in the forest. Although she saw no animals, she felt an inner peace and marveled at every tree and leaf she saw. It was so incredibly interesting and unique to explore this small part of the Amazon. The many colorful butterflies sat on NALA's hand and told her stories about the sloth, the pink dolphins and the bee elf, the smallest bird in the world.

I'll tell you more about the rainforest later.

Stay curious

See you soon

Your NALA

Sigue el texto para leerlo en español Artworks from Ecuador

Folge diesem link um den Text auf deutsch zu lesen. Kunstwerke aus Ecuador

Here you can see more photos from the new NALA art exhibition in Quito, Ecuador.

follow this link: NALA in Quito

Aquí puedes ver más fotos de la nueva exhibición de arte de NALA en Quito, Ecuador.

siga este enlace: NALA en Quito

NALA ART BOOK

NALA ART Booklet ready for Download

The NALA ART Booklet is now available as PDF File for download. Selected Artists show amazing NALA Artworks from southern and east Africa.

El folleto NALA ART ahora está disponible como archivo PDF para descargar. Los artistas seleccionados muestran increíbles obras de arte de NALA del sur y este de África.