Nambinga Paints The Spirit Of Africa

Frans Nambinga is a name one may recognise from group exhibitions, yet the talented Namibian artist says his last solo showing was 18 years ago.

After presenting ‘Namibia My Home’ at the National Art Gallery of Namibia in 2008, Nambinga makes his solo return with ‘The Spirit of Africa’.

Nambinga’s abstract, atmospheric acrylic paintings are currently on display at the Namibian Arts Association.

The collection is inspired by the wisdom, culture and peoples of the continent and comes to life in arresting, cloud-like canvases inviting of one’s own interpretations.

To answer the question of why he hasn’t had a solo in almost two decades, Nambinga says the reason is twofold. Firstly, whenever he’s approached local galleries, they’ve been fully booked for the year. Secondly, the artist has been busy.