Artist Bio

I am a self-taught Zambian fine artist who immigrated to Rhode Island in May of 2021 (my wife is a Rhode Islander and we met while she was serving in the US Peace Corps). I paint with great attention to detail, using color and texture to draw in and invoke emotion from my audience. I consider myself an African storyteller through my work, bringing inspiration from African life and experiences, while also adding elements of magic and mysticism from my dreams in many of my pieces. I also tell the stories of animals through my art and have found great joy in this type of work, along with creating some seasonal pieces, since having landed in this part of the world.

 

Main Subject

Landscapes, animals, people

 

Materials and Techniques

Almost all of my work is acrylic on canvas with the exception of a few pieces that are oil on canvas.

 

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http://josephmushipi.com