Benjamin Rusagara
Rusagara Benjamin was born in 1990 in Masaka, Uganda and began his artistic journey from the age of three. An autodidact, Benjamin honed his skills in the company of artists like Bensassi from Morocco while attending a master's atelier. He further enriched his artistic perspective through a residency at 32 Degrees in Kampala and a symposium with Jalada in Nairobi.
Benjamin engages in the reconstruction of materials and figures through his art, which he incorporates into his paintings, sculptures, ceramics, and installations. His focus on shades of gray imbues his works with a sense of power, particularly evident in his depiction of the silverback gorillas, a color associated with Rwanda's historical, present, and future traditions.
At the core of his artistic exploration are themes of reconciliation and resilience following the Genocide against the Tutsi. Notably, Benjamin has also introduced an innovative script language named "nkusunkushi," which draws upon his heritage by utilizing forms and symbols to convey various meanings.
Beyond visual art, Benjamin showcases his creativity through jazz musical performances, using instruments of his own invention.
Works By Benjamin Rusagara
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Weight of laws
2024 | A4 Paper, Drawing on Paper, Marker On Paper, Unframed This African artwork illustrates how knowledge was incorporated into leadership in ancient Rwanda. The chief is...
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Umwiru
2024 | A4 Paper, Drawing on Paper, Marker On Paper, Unframed This remarkable African artwork embodies the spirit of Rwandan culture, showcasing the vital connection between language...
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Kamikamuntu
2024 | A4 Paper, Drawing on Paper, Marker On Paper, Unframed This African artwork showcases the societal structure of ancient Rwanda, highlighting the heart as a symbol...
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Ubuntu, n'abantu
2022 | Acrylic On Canvas, Stretched on Wood Frame This African painting tells a powerful story about the virtues of humanity confronting modern culture, highlighting where empathy...
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Contrast and control i
2022 | Acrylic On Canvas, Stretched on Wood Frame This painting vividly captures the contrast between childhood and old age. It portrays an adult who retains a...
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Abagaba
2022 | Acrylic On Canvas, Stretched on Wood Frame This African artwork reflects the lifestyle, culture, and legendary myths of the people of Eastern Africa, reflecting how...
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Mba ll (belonging)
2023 | Screen Print on Recycled Cloth, Stretched on Wooden Frame The figure in this stylized painting is depicted in a hunched position, with elongated limbs and...
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Mba i (belonging)
2023 | Screen Print on Recycled Cloth, Stretched on Wooden Frame The figure in this stylized painting is depicted in a hunched position, with elongated limbs and...
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Nyiramubande (echoes)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the silence and echoes one hears in most places in Rwanda. See more artwork...
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Abavandimwe
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed The art work is inspired by the reconciliation between Rwandan families. See more artwork by Rusagara Benjamin
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Inzora (4)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the absolute nature of the moon when it is full. See more artwork by Rusagara...
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Inzora (2)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the absolute nature of the moon when it is full. See more artwork by Rusagara...
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Inzora (1)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the absolute nature of the moon when it is full. See more artwork by Rusagara...
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Inzora (3)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the absolute nature of the moon when it is full. See more artwork by Rusagara...
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Kaki
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by how school uniforms shape and influence us, even after academics. See more artwork by Rusagara...
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Ubukombe (1)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the resilience of the Rwandan people who have rebuilt their lives and continued moving...
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Ubukombe (2)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the resilience of the Rwandan people who have rebuilt their lives and continued moving...
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Ubukombe (3)
2023 | Charcoal On Paper, Watercolor On Paper, Unframed This artwork is inspired by the resilience of the Rwandan people who have rebuilt their lives and continued moving...
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