Combining African motifs with the thrives of Dali, Dubuffet, and Picasso, Angolan artist, Guilherme Mampuya, resides his dream after he give up his job as a lawyer.
Guilherme Mampuya, has established a particular model characterised by vibrant African colors, distinctive, intricate views, and a really Angolan character, turning into one in all Africa’s most invigorating artists and most celebrated artists.
A world away from the company life he left 20 years in the past, Guilherme splashes a riot of colors on the canvas in his studio. Combining African – and Angolan – motifs with these from the giants who impressed him, like Picasso and Dubuffet.
"In 2002, I began working in a traditional job as a authorized advisor for an organization, however sadly that was the surroundings of neckties. It is not unhealthy, however I noticed different artists selling exhibitions, that vibrant world and I felt that this world exists in me." Explains Guilherme.
Mampuya’s world is increasing steadily. Already adorning the partitions of galleries, cities and boardrooms – with huge plans for a museum of Angolan artwork, and even hoping to brighten the management tower of the brand new airport within the capital Luanda.
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Paulo Edra is an institutional advisor for the insurance coverage firm Fidelidade Angola, which is investing tens of 1000's of euros in his work.
"We've got already invested greater than 20 million kwanzas with Guilherme. ...that is one thing he by no means thought of. Together with his enthusiasm as an artist, he was fascinated by a challenge to color the seven pure wonders of Angola. And certainly, we now have this assortment on the firm and they're incredible." Explains Paulo.
Included within the seven wonders of Angola is Calandula Falls, plunging 100 metres on the Lucala River. One other is the legendary Pedras Negras – or Black Rocks - the place Angolan fighters resisted Portuguese colonial rule.
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