Most notably, the contemporary Tanzanian scene is characterized by the use of mixed media, and a preference for inward exploration of our identities, communities, and histories, over the outward gaze.
“There’s a lot of Tanzania’s history and culture that cannot be depicted through realism, like our true emotions about our history and culture. If you are only painting things that you can see, you miss out on a lot of our culture that can’t be physically seen” – Sabi John