2.March 2016.
All the Artists from IVUKA Art Centre in Kacyiru, Kigali / Rwanda received
The NALA Project Certificate of Participation.
Thank you to:
Bonfils Ngabonziza ( top center )
Isakari Umuhire , Jean Baptiste Rukundo, JMV Munezero (center from left to right)
Dolph Kayitankore, Abraham Nuru ( front from left to right )
Thanks to the Artists from the IVUKA Art Centre in Kacyiru, Kigali / Rwanda for participate in The NALA Project. Thank you for your Interest and your effort.
The Artists are: JMV Munezero, Dolph Kayitankore, Jean Baptiste Rukundo and Isakari Umuhire (from left to right)
Not in the Photo are: Abraham Nuru and Bonfils Ngabonziza.
Among Rwanda’s thousand hills, UMUHIRE Isakari was born on a plain in 1990.
As a young man his favourite pastime was to imitate a portrait of his father hung on the wall of the family home. As he aged, his innate talents shone through: during classes at school, teachers frequently asked him to illustrate their lessons through his drawings, which he did with much enthusiasm.
Eager to refine his skills, he pursued a Bachelor of Industrial Art and Design at St. Lawrence University in Kampala, Uganda.
Today, based in Kigali, his artwork primarily revolves around issues in Rwandan society, but also aims to reflect the surrounding beauty of local culture and people. Isaac currently leads a team of muralists, as an elected Artist Representative within local public-arts organization Kurema Kureba Kwiga.
He has worked with a range of art galleries across Rwanda, selling works to private collectors and showing through public collections and exhibitions including:
2015 Dec. - One Voice, Embassy of the U.S.A Kigali
2015 Nov. - The Metamorphosis, Ivuka Arts Kigali Gallery
2015 Apr. - Black Shades, Kigali Serena Hotel
2014 Sept. - Traces of the Past; Signs of the future, Venice Collection
The talented contemporary artist dreams to one day be able to witness the positive impact of his artwork; to see his work touch and inspire others.
On a broader level, he wishes to see more art schools, studios and galleries opening their doors in Rwanda, as well as an art museum.
Umuhire Isakari • Kigali, Rwanda • +250 722 859 173 • iumuhire@gmail.com
More of Umuhire’s work can be viewed via:
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Izzo-designz/1421971084687178
http://haiafrika.com/rwandan-art-creating-art-to-change-society/
http://www.imagomundiart.com/artworks/isakari-umuhire-free-fly
Ngabonziza Bonfils (b. 1989) is a self-taught Rwandan artist specializing in murals and children’s book illustrations.
He began drawing from a young age and pursued his creativity despite the arts being very unfamiliar within his family.
Upon completing his education with a focus in Construction, he decided to follow his passion for the arts from 2010 and began painting from local arts studios.
By 2013 Ngabonziza began exploring the world of public art and started creating community-based murals across Rwanda in partnership with local organization Kurema, Kureba, Kwiga.
In 2014 Ngabonziza worked as an illustrator on the “Know Zone Rwanda” educational television series for children. Throughout 2014 and 2015, he successfully led the design and development of many large-scale pieces and has subsequently been building a portfolio of murals including commissioned works at restaurants, schools, community centers and more.
He has actively produced and exhibited works for galleries and events across Kigali, including:
My Democracy; exhibition of the Embassy of the United States of America in Rwanda; 2014
Celebration of Martin Luther King Event at the US Ambassador’s Residence; 2014
Metamorphosis; 4 person group show at Ivuka Arts Kigali, featuring a series of Ngabonziza’s murals addressing the lives and rights of street children; November 2015
One Voice; featured artist in large group show examining issues of gender based violence, supported by the Embassy of the United States of America in Rwanda; December 2015
More of Ngabonziza’s work can be seen online: www.facebook.com/nbonfils1/
The artist can be contacted through: ngaboarts05@gmail.com or +250 782 026 687
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.
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 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.
I am currently in Kassel, Germany
Email: thelittlenala@gmail.com
Cycled kilometer total for the NALA Project: 17.425 km
Cycled Countries: South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe,
Zambia, Malawi, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, Cuba, Ecuador.
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