
Fine Art Painter
Manzi Leon
Manzi Léon is a Rwandan self-taught visual and digital artist who feels alive when creating. Applying paint to a canvas has become his ultimate escape and gives him the confidence to voice what he feels is right as he deals with everyday challenges. Brush strokes converge on his canvas through his painterly style to form his masterpieces.
His paintings and digital artworks reflect his upbringing, which shaped the way Manzi sees the struggles and contributions of women in every household. His works are imbued with his admiration and respect for his mother and black women worldwide. To him, women are the key (full circle) to creating, nurturing and transforming the universe. In Manzi Léon’s journey of artistic exploration, he continues to blends realism with expressive abstraction, focusing on rendering facial features with precision and accuracy while allowing the rest of the work elements including the lower body forms to take on fluid, distorted forms. Hence this contrast is intentional, serving as a visual language that conveys movement, emotion, and deeper narratives. The balance between control and freedom defines Manzi’s style, reinforcing the interplay between structure and spontaneity.
Manzi Léon is emerging as an iconic contemporary African creative, with recent exhibitions in Rwanda, Ghana and the USA. He is driven by a profound commitment to personal and artistic growth, striving to be a powerful contemporary voice from Africa. His journey is centered around establishing foundational pillars that will support and shape his artistic endeavors. Passionate about advocacy, he focuses on supporting and amplifying the voices of Black women globally through his work. Manzi’s vision is not only to evolve as an artist but also to create meaningful impact and change through his creative expression.
Works By Manzi Leon
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Woman of determination v
2022 | Digital Painting/Drawing This powerful digital painting is a dedication to women who believe that they can change the world and motivate them to continuously journey...
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Woman of determination iv
2022 | Digital Painting/Drawing This powerful digital painting is a dedication to women who believe that they can change the world and motivate them to continuously journey...
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Woman of determination 3
2022 | Digital Painting/Drawing This powerful digital painting is a dedication to women who believe that they can change the world and motivate them to continuously journey...
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Woman of determination 2
2021 | Digital Painting A dedication to every woman who knows that she can change the world. Wake up, dress up, live, stand and fight. Fail and try...
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Woman of determination
2021 | Digital Painting This powerful digital painting is a dedication to women who believe that they can change the world and motivate them to continuously journey...
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Through the shadow of fear
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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The blackness in me
2022 | Digital Painting A digital portrait of a black woman with a strong gaze. With this piece the artist evokes a quote from Ralph Marston: "Your...
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Spring at the blue lake
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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Sonny rollins
2021 | Digital Painting This artwork is a celebration of the joy of love. The happiness that one experiences when they feel connected to someone deeply. See...
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Rebecca
2022 | Digital Painting This digital painting portrays the power and love rooted in women's experiences. When a woman fears nothing, she can let whatever ideas she...
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Lost in my thoughts
2023 | Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed This painting depicts a young woman with a serene facial expression, symbolizing the nuanced emotions of family life. It explores...
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Lady cindy
2023 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched On Wood Frame Lady Cindy invites viewers into her world, commanding attention with her unwavering gaze that conveys strength, determination and...
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Jacqueline
2022 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wood Frame The painting symbolizes the nuanced emotions experienced throughout life, delving into the theme of varying attitudes and...
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Isimbi
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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Into the quiet-lake ruhondo
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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Granny’s cabin
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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Eyes wide open
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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Dawn of hope
2022 | Acrylic on Canvas, Unframed This contemplative artwork beautifully depicts intentional solitude, featuring a Black woman standing amidst tall grass. The imagery symbolizes strength, self-discovery,...
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Abigail
2025 | Acrylic on Canvas, Stretched on Wooden Frame This artwork is part of Currents of Becoming, a series exploring the emotional landscapes and intimate self-expressions...
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