Denis Mubiru, Kampala, Uganda
I want to stay here forever, 2016.
About:
Denis Mubiru is a social commentary visual artist who uses the grotesque to explore the complex yet practical Kampala mini bus taxis, better known locally as “Kamunye.” He uses abstract playful, naïve paintings and imagery to retell the interesting and exciting dramas that unfold within the taxi—petty arguments, flirting and wolokoso (local gossip), which reflect on the society of Kampala and Uganda at large.
My Past Isn’t Pretty As She Is, 2016.
Our Dreams Don’t Fit On Your Ballots, 2016.
Mubiru seeks to draw the viewers’ attention to what social media and the press often ignore through his interpretations of the more intricate aspects of life in the mini buses—the signage, religious symbolism and characters. In June 2016, Mubiru was featured in a main exhibition, “The Unseen” at Kampala’s Afriart Gallery with 10 up-and-coming Ugandan artists. You’ll definitely want a front-seat view when you take in Mubiru’s work.
Proposal Mu Taxi, 2016.
See also: https://africanah.org/denis-mubiru/