When we talk about art, every one might have an idea deeply in mind which would imply beauty in place. And if we say loudly that art is an extra ordinary don or talent, I think we won’t be mistaken. In other ways art can be referred as the circle of human thoughts, feelings and creativity. In Rwanda art is growing too fast as result of dedication and enthusiastic of these young artists who are growing day by day and this is marking Rwanda among the fine art masters around the world. To Rwandan artists it’s their best method to express themselves socially and mostly culturally
Artists working together at Uburanga Arts Studio from left Augustin Hakizimana, Richard Safari Karekezi, Bakunzi Jean Bosco, Innocent Buregeya and Willy Karekezi.
Creativity has grown in minds of young Rwandans who believe that they can do anything to expose what is in their mind and expose their capability of creating. some are involved in film making, music industries, fashion design, theaters and drama and others in visual art to mention but a few .
Our much emphasis will look at Uburanga art studio which was established in 2010 by visual artist Bakunzi Jean Bosco, we really believe that art heals people physically, mentally and emotionally. Soon after introducing Uburanga art studio we realized another vision of art sustainability through establishing a base of knowledge to the young Rwandans (children who are between 6-14 years of age) by giving them free lessons and skills on art creativity and this is giving a positive outcome, these young people now are capable of making handcrafts and postcards which give them a since of creativity and a better future, besides that, this is a success on our destiny on introducing fine art to our community!
Our much emphasis will look at Uburanga art studio which was established in 2010 by visual artist Bakunzi Jean Bosco, we really believe that art heals people physically, mentally and emotionally. Soon after introducing Uburanga art studio we realized another vision of art sustainability through establishing a base of knowledge to the young Rwandans (children who are between 6-14 years of age) by giving them free lessons and skills on art creativity and this is giving a positive outcome, these young people now are capable of making handcrafts and postcards which give them a since of creativity and a better future, besides that, this is a success on our destiny on introducing fine art to our community!
When you happen to meet artists in Rwanda you will see, their way of thinking deep, realizing, sketching, tricking are among the most occupations of their day to day life. one of them said:”I enjoy my profession, it’s my only way of expressing myself, it’s not only giving me a living but also Art is my passion” In this regards more efforts are still needed to grow this industry and mostly to all Rwandans who needs to value more art works simply because they contain information, thoughts and ideas but into another form. We believe that our hands are the best instruments able to open opportunities via to prosperity and success.
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| Street Art by Bakunzi Jean Bosco |
As a result to hard working art is now changing lives along Rwandan artists. As you know Rwanda has no art schools or galleries but this has never discouraged local artist they get together and prepare shows and exhibitions in hotels, restaurants and private places. In this regards, it is preparing a lot of events and exhibitions in order to meet their expectations.
A lot has been learned and are still more to come. One artist said:”we need to change our history, we need to build our capacities and they are so many ways you may use to meet those expectation and one is Art.
BE PART OF ART
by Shema Niyonsaba
