Winifrid Luena is a multidisciplinary artist born in 1992 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Working across photography, printmaking, and video art, Luena's work delves into profound themes of history, identity, and individuality. Since beginning his exhibition career in 2016, he has gained significant recognition both in Tanzania and internationally, highlighted by winning the prestigious Absa L'Atelier award in 2019.
Luena's recent work is a deeply personal reflection on his experience of migrating from Tanzania to South Africa. This body of work, including projects like Parsing the Juncture: 110 Billion Praxis, explores the continuous shifts in perception, culture, and self-identity that accompany living between two countries. He seamlessly blends conceptual art, photojournalism, and documentary-style storytelling to reconcile his past and present realities. By documenting the socio-political climate of his home country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, he gives voice to the stories of its people.
Characterised by vibrant colours and expressive, minimal compositions, Luena's art evokes a sense of healing, transformation, and harmony. He fluidly shifts between the roles of artist, photojournalist, and documentarian, choosing the medium that best communicates the stories he feels compelled to tell, with the ultimate goal of shedding light on important narratives and inspiring tangible change.
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Winifrid Luena is a multidisciplinary artist born in 1992 in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, and currently based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Working across photography, printmaking, and video art, Luena's work delves into profound themes of history, identity, and individuality. Since beginning his exhibition career in 2016, he has gained significant recognition both in Tanzania and internationally, highlighted by winning the prestigious Absa L'Atelier award in 2019.
Luena's recent work is a deeply personal reflection on his experience of migrating from Tanzania to South Africa. This body of work, including projects like Parsing the Juncture: 110 Billion Praxis, explores the continuous shifts in perception, culture, and self-identity that accompany living between two countries. He seamlessly blends conceptual art, photojournalism, and documentary-style storytelling to reconcile his past and present realities. By documenting the socio-political climate of his home country, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic, he gives voice to the stories of its people.
Characterised by vibrant colours and expressive, minimal compositions, Luena's art evokes a sense of healing, transformation, and harmony. He fluidly shifts between the roles of artist, photojournalist, and documentarian, choosing the medium that best communicates the stories he feels compelled to tell, with the ultimate goal of shedding light on important narratives and inspiring tangible change.
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