Martin Jjunju

Bio: Jjunju Martin a contemporary visual artist based in Uganda, studied industrial art and design with education and has been an art teacher and found his artistic voice through vividly whimsical figurative paintings depicting everyday scenes and interactions. His subjects are painted using bright colors, patterns and textures giving them a sense of dignity while also celebrating the rich culture of his country.

Artist Statement: I work with intense color and texture to bring the vivid figures of my memories to life on the canvas.

Selected Exhibitions: 2023 Meet Me At The Market KATES-FERRI PROJECTS, NEW YORK, NY ALLEGIANCE TO THREE, Kampala, Uganda Inema Arts Center Kigali, Rwanda IFAN Annual Art Exhibition, Dakar, Senagal ART Amasaka Gallery, Washington, DC

2022 Emerging Artists of East Africa Aka Atl Gallery, Atlanta, Ga.

Social: @jjunju.martin.127