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EMERGING TALENT KUDZANAI-VIOLET HWAMI DISCUSSES THE MERGING OF TRADITION, PROCESS AND LIFE.

OLU ABODERIN
29.02.25

Emerging artist Kudzanai-Violet Hwami is making waves with her captivating
work that fuses tradition, process, and everyday life. Her artistic journey is shaped by a deep reverence for cultural heritage, while embracing contemporary themes that resonate on a global scale.

HWAMI blends age-old techniques with modern methods, creating pieces that are rich in narrative.

The merging of tradition is central to his art; he draws inspiration from her Nigerian roots, incorporating traditional motifs, symbols, and materials. This connection to heritage serves as a foundation, anchoring his work while leaving room for reinterpretation.

HWAMI’S process is equally integral to her work, involving a careful layering of textures and colours that reflect the complexity of cultural identity and heritage.

Through her unique approach, she explores how cultural traditions can evolve and find new expressions. Hwami’s work is also a reflection of life itself, finding beauty in the mundane and ordinary.

She challenges the boundaries between art and daily existence, using his experiences as a lens through which tradition is re-examined and reshaped.