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My African AestheticAuthor: Eunice Nanzala Schumacher, Penina Acayo Laker, Henry Mainsah
This podcast is part of My African Aesthetic; a platform that centers research on African Aesthetics, African Design Philosophy, and African Placemaking in African and African diaspora communities. Our goal is to contribute to the body/canon of knowledge on African aesthetics through research, documentation and education. By interrogating ways and levels of engagement in placemaking; we intend to bring to attention to the central and important roles Africans themselves have and have had in creating sustainable neighborhoods and communities. We encourage dialogue and collaboration to ensure an inclusive, human centered and authentic shared learning platform.https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/ Language: en-us Genres: Arts, Design, Education Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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4.5. Solomon W Jagwe -Visual artist, Animator and Filmmaker - Uganda/USA
Episode 5
Monday, 25 December, 2023
When creativity blooms from the rich soil of heritage, stories that both enchant and educate take flight. Solomon W Jagwe, a remarkable visual artist, joins us to weave a tapestry of his life, colored by the landscapes of Uganda and the pursuit of his passion in the USA. The echoes of his childhood, marked by the inventiveness of toy-making and the shadows of war, resonate through our conversation, revealing the roots of his artistic journey. He takes us through his educational journey, where languages and cultures collide, shaping his approach to storytelling. His internship stories, a humorous vending machine encounter, and a fortuitous meeting that led him to new horizons all underscore the importance of seizing opportunities. Solomon's commitment to his craft and embrace of his heritage illuminate the path for aspiring creatives, demonstrating that every class and every experience weaves into the broader canvas of our professional endeavors. The importance of telling our own stories, nurturing our cultural identities, and documenting our histories is a call to action for all listeners; urging us to hold fast to our heritage and share our unique narratives with the world. Solomon is the Creator and Director of the award winning «Adventures of Nkoza “Enjovu,The Elephant Tail” animated short film. He is also a writer at Moonbug Entertainment. His practice under the name Sowl Studios majors in Concept Design, Architectural Visualization, 3D Modeling and Animation, Motion Capture, Matte Painting, Illustration, and Story-boarding. He has worked with Rival Interactive, Cornerstone, SAIC, Camber and Floreo. He also shares his knowledge and tips with his over 140,000 subscribers on his YouTube Channel. sowl.comhttps://www.youtube.com/@SolomonJagweinstagram.com/solomonjagwefacebook.com/Art.of.Solomon.W.Jagwehttps://www.nkozaandnankya.com/ https://www.nkozaandnankya.com/mobileapp/ https://www.facebook.com/NkozaandNankya/ Support the showInstagram: @myafricanaesthetic Website: https://www.myafricanaesthetic.com/
