ARTISTS

Mwamba Chikwemba, Zambia

Mwamba Chikwemba is a self-taught Zambian visual artist. Her creative process focuses on women’s identity in a place where social norms prevail and female roles are strictly defined. Mwamba wants her portrait paintings to be seen as a collective image of African women who have power, courage and wisdom to follow their own goals.

Mwamba Chikwemba Website
Instagram: @mwamba_chikwemba

bronik, peru & australia

Feminine delicacy, nature, and everyday moments are central to the work of BRONIK. Born in Lima, Peru, she developed an early interest in art, but it was not until 2009 that she began exploring urban art.

Creating distinctive characters, BRONIK draws deeply on her cultural roots through her choice of colours. Using acrylics and aerosols, she paints poetic works on both canvas and large-scale murals. Her art captures personal memories and emotions, enriched with small details that symbolise feelings and add layers of meaning.

A passionate traveller and explorer, BRONIK has participated in festivals across many cities worldwide. Her work can be found in Milan, Lima, and Barcelona. Now based in Melbourne, Australia, she recently presented her third solo exhibition, Muses: 15 Years of Painting.

BRONIK Website
Instagram: @bronikart

Emmanuel Asante, ghana & Australia

Emmanuel Asante is a visual artist based in western Sydney who uses everyday materials such as coffee and paint to tell his story and share his joy for artmaking with communities.

Originating from Ghana, Emmanuel commenced painting and drawing to deal with depression and experiences on settling in Australia as a teenager. His talent was recognised and encouraged by his high school art teacher. It was at a school career expo that Emmanuel was introduced to artist Abdul Abdullah, who later become one of his mentors. This support gave Emmanuel the courage to pursue a career as an artist.

Instagram: @emmanuel.assante.art