Salum Kambi - Last Walk

LAST WALK - 80 x 80 - Acrylic on canvas

Salum Kambi based in Tanzania
I am known for my unique blend of African fauvism, abstract painting, and contemporary style. I am a self-taught artist who grew up practicing and enjoying painting in my hometown of Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania. My breakthrough was thanks to inspiration and encouragement from my friends and other prominent Tanzanian artists. Mentors who helped me develop my own painting style included painters like Mohamed Raza and his son.

My painting technique employs a combination of oil and acrylic colors, using both fine brushes and palette knives. For me, art is all about color. I use color to depict feelings… of people, landscapes, animals. Anything I want to express has a color. I try to reflect the innate beauty of my country by capturing the glint of a dhow on the Indian Ocean, the shriek of birds and other animals on the savannah, the conversations of market women.

My grandfather was a drummer and traditional dancer, and even today, I am most inspired to paint when I listen to traditional African music. I also enjoy listening to people talking and capturing their conversations in my paintings. Even if I can't understand their language, it's the melody of their voices that sparks ideas for my artwork.

Achievements
In 2002, my artwork was commissioned by a Belgian company in Kampala, Uganda.
In 2002, my work was selected as part of a group exhibition in Arpurha, Finland.
In 2004, some of my paintings were featured in an African Art Festival in Rome, Italy.
Several paintings were selected for the Government State House in Dar es Salaam.
My paintings have been featured in galleries and shows in Finland, Sweden, Germany, the Netherlands, Denmark, and Norway.
In 2008, I had a solo exhibition—my American debut—at U Space Gallery in Atlanta, Georgia. I also held several painting workshops while visiting the United States.
In the last 20 years, my work has been exhibited in neighboring countries—in Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Africa.

My goal is to continue developing my style and gain more exposure for my work in other countries. I hope to use my skills and creativity to teach young art lovers and foster cultural exchanges with people of different nationalities. It brings me great joy when patrons are pleased with my work and display my paintings on their walls.

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