Sankaranka Gallery: Sankaranka Gallery-Contemporary African Art at 111 Front Street/suite 206
What: Reception–A Ceramist and A Painter
When: 6 – 9 pm this Thursday, November 2nd
Sankaranka Gallery-Contemporary African Art is pleased to host the works of Bruno Sserunkuuma (Ceramist from Uganda) and Daniel Kambere (Painter from Democratic Republic of Congo). Although both artists have exhibited widely in Africa and Europe, this will be their first exhibition in the United States.
Bruno is a Lecturer in Ceramics at The Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts of Makerere University in Kampala. Daniel, a former art instructor, is now a full time artist and an active member of the arts community in Kinshasa. The surface of the vase is to Bruno what the canvas is to Daniel: they both paint rich, bright, colorful images of their surroundings. They both provide visual commentaries on the social and political developments in their respective countries. Because of the many years of war and destruction in his country, Daniel’s works show a particular concern for matters of peace, progress and the environment.
There will be a reception for the artists on Thursday, November 2nd from 6-9pm. The exhibition will end on Sunday, December 3rd. Gallery Hours are every Wednesday through Sunday, 1:00pm to 6:00pm.
