Today, a creative connection was forged between The Art-tree
Foundation, and Bavubuka Foundation. Through working with Bavubuka
representatives, Elvis and Gilbert, we undertook a project working with the
young people at M-LISADA orphanage, to exercise their artistic talent.
Szanie Elvis, a visual artist and MC, lead the project. A
talented artist himself, he teaches workshops for young people in the hope of
giving them the chance to explore their creativity, try something new, and give
them a chance to learn a new skill which could provide possible sustainability.
With the help of Gilbert Frank Daniels, a young photographer
and journalist, Elvis led the workshop. He taught the young people about paint,
how to think about the designs they wanted to create, and to express themselves
freely. He demonstrated by creating a t-shirt, and then let them get to work.
The young people engaged with the task fully, they used
their home and lives as inspiration for the designs, and created some beautiful
work. It was great to see them so focused on task, and really use their minds
to think about what they wanted to create. It was the first time using paint
for many of them, and they all spoke about their positive experience of the
workshop, and how much they enjoyed it.
Many thanks to Gilbert and Elvis, and the Bavubuka
Foundation, for their commitment and dedication. We look forward to connecting
with you in the future.
The Art-tree Foundation
Preparing to begin...
A beautiful t-shirt design.
The finished t-shirt.
The final product.
Peace out,
The Art-tree Foundation