The mountain gorillas are a rare species in the world but are found in our
country (UGANDA) in Bwindi National Park in South Western Uganda. They are
heroes because tourists come to see them there, bringing in foreign
currency to boost our economy.
Artists from the Open Vision Youth Club in Entebbe, Uganda create
unique portraits of life in their community. Their technique of banana
fiber mosaic is original and contemporary.
David Basasira and Julio Lukwago are creating an exhibition of these
inspiring artworks to be shown this summer at the iEARN conference in the
Netherlands.
My Hero supports these Ugandan artists and the beautiful African
mosaics that they produce in their workshop. The works shown above may be
purchased from the MY HERO Gallery. Contributions will help support the
work of the Open Vision Youth Club. Please contact , Victoria Murphy the MY HERO
Gallery Director for more information.
