I grew up with a photographer from Trinidad and Tobago named Ray Orpheus Griffith, who had an exceptional ability to capture moments in ways that words would not adequately express. He was pretty great at design, which was seasoned by his eclectic taste in music. It is in this environment that my exposure to art, in its different forms begun. Even in mycurrent phase of life’s journey, art still moves me through its power to shift my mindset and perspective because it challenges what we are all able to do when we translate our imagination and ideas into reality.
This portion of my blog is dedicated to Papa Ray, it is meant to evoke a change in how we see, act, feel and understand life because at the end of the day we may all come from different walks of life but there are some things that are inarguably common amongst us. May our minds bring a positive change and make the world a better place.
Wynwood Art District
The Wynwood area is seemingly the home of Miami’s creative expression and I would safely say that the Wynwood Walls is its epicentre. The Wynwood Walls was initially part of an urban revitalization project for the Wynwood area which evolved into an oasis for edgy and contemporary street art created by artists from around the…
Futuristic African Exhibition
I had the chance to swing by the Modzi AIR Exhibition, highlighting work by Kolapo Olurunyemi, a Nigerian based science-inspired artist. The exhibit sheds light on the traditions and identity of Africans through the different unique tribal marks, whilst imagining a futuristic African. Kolapo’s larger pieces are oil-on-canvas, with the notable one being of Mumba…
More Witnesses Exhibition
Mwimbi Fine Art Gallery is currently hosting the “More Witnesses” solo exhibition by Geoffrey Phiri. The art on display is largely mixed media, with an interesting use of soil, as Geoffrey is a sculpture by profession. The art depicts the different interpretations of situations by the many witnesses and voices in various segments of society.…
Bridging Italy and Zambia through Art
Lusaka National Museum is currently hosting the “Building an Art Bridge between Italy and Zambia” exhibition where six Italian artists and twelve Zambian artists are exhibiting their work. The art on display includes paintings, sculptures, installations, photography and video, all aimed at using the language of contemporary art to address the socio-economic issues that Zambians…
Cynthia Zukas Young Artist Awards 2022
The Cynthia Zukas Young Artist Awards (CZYAA) took place earlier this month at the Lechwe Gallery. Kangwa Yombwe took the top prize, with Mwape Fundanga and Mwaba Chandia scooping second and third prize respectively. There were so many great entries and I have highlighted a few of my favourites below. These pieces and many more…
Chena Art House
Looking for a place to enjoy some art; a fresh breeze or float over some calm waters surrounded by green meadows? Chena Art House offers exactly that at the Nkwashi Estate, just 50km from Lusaka’s CBD, in the Leopards Hill area. Lifestyle Activities Entrance to the Chena Art House is pegged at K100 per person and…
Lechwe Art Gallery
The Lechwe Art Gallery is in the heart of Rhodes Park, Lusaka at the Gallery Office Park. The gallery is run by the Lechwe Trust which was established over 30 years ago and now owns over 300 works of art in its collection. The Lechwe gallery has previously showcased several art exhibitions with different forms…
Lusaka’s Iconic Skyscrapers
1. Findeco House This skyscraper is Zambia’s tallest building and it stands at 90 meters tall. It is located along Cairo Road in Lusaka’s central business district right next to the Kafue traffic circle. Its construction was inspired by the Yugoslav Modernist Architecture and it was completed in 1974 as a solution to the much…
Lusaka Street Art
Lusaka’s street art scene has been gaining momentum over the years and I am determined to find some of the gems that local artists have created to express their creativity and uplift commuters. I am happy to see the emerging culture take root, with several social platforms even calling for the recent infrastructure development around…
A Place of Tall Trees
Zeela Art Gallery & Homestay is the eclectic brainchild of Charity and Bedah Salasini. Located off Leopards Hill Road in Lusaka, about 20 minutes away from the Crossroads Shopping Centre, this private art gallery is actually woven into the very fabric of the beautiful home and surrounding grounds of the Salasini’s. Zeela actually means ‘a…
Adventures with BoBoBongz 
Where is Ray Griffith now?
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Sadly, he passed away years ago.
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