Absa Art hosts a solo exhibition by Winifred Luena
Winifred Luena, the 2019 Absa L’Atelier Ambassador and Tanzanian visual artist’s first solo exhibition, Parsing The Juncture: 110 Billion Praxis opened virtually on 4 August. In addition, you can view the physical exhibition at the Joburg-based Absa Gallery by booking a slot.
What to expect from Absa Art and Winifred Luena
The exhibition is a self-reflection of Winifred’s continued shifting of states – coming to South Africa from Tanzania – and the perceptions and ideas of living. The artworks came as response to adapting to chance in culture, reality and self-identity. Winifrid relocated to South Africa to pursue his studies at the Market Photo Workshop. Now, Parsing The Juncture: 110 Billion Praxis embraces his shifting situation and living between two countries. That, while searching for ways to reconcile his twin realities in South Africa and Tanzania.
Winifrid works across various mediums. In fact, he covers photography, video art, digital design and illustration. He is also interested in psychological and sociological application of art. He uses art to explore different themes related with individuality, identity and history. Ultimately, his journey from artist to photojournalist and documentarian encompasses the three disciplines. Through this, he is able to tell the stories he feels need to be told, in ways that communicate them best.
Dr Paul Bayliss, Absa Senior Specialist Art Curator says: “Winifrid is just one of the many young artists from across the continent that Absa supports, helping them gain a foothold in the global visual art industry. We’re delighted to be able to host Winifrid’s first solo exhibition as a reflection of our position as a truly African brand.”
Furthermore, the exhibition will travel to Tanzania in 2023 as part of Luena’s Absa L’Atelier Ambassador prize.
It includes twenty artworks that celebrates Winifrid’s experience. In fact, it boasts ten prints and ten photographs. Winifrid applies vibrant, upbeat colours, expressive and minimal composition that evokes healing, transformation, harmony and aliveness in this new chapter of his journey. He hopes to shed light on important stories and bring real change to the people whose stories he shares.
Parsing The Juncture: 110 Billion Praxis is open for viewing at the Absa Gallery until 9 September. The gallery is open Tuesdays through to Fridays and is situated at the corner of Troye and Main Street, Johannesburg CBD. Pre-bookings are essential, so be sure to book here.
Alternatively, you can also view Winifrid Luena’s work on www.winifridluena.com.
