Day: November 22, 2023

Born in Kenema, in the Eastern Province of Sierra Leone, West Africa. Ranya is a Glass Painting Artist who fell in love with Glass Painting in Jaipur, India. She has been creating glass painting for over a Decade, and She is inspired by all forms of African art and Passionate about elevating Sierra Leonean Art to the next level.
Ranya uses glass and solvent based liquid paint to create her art, which she paints directly onto the glass. A fan of bright colors, contrast, and abstract art, Ranya strives to add personal touches to each piece of Art she creates.
Ranya is proud to say she’s the only Glass painting Artist in her country Sierra Leone

Ranya is a National Award winner of the following for the best Female Artist.

1.The Sister’s Choice Award in 2018.

2. The imperial Kabalai award in 2019.

3. NEA Award( National Entertainment Award) in 2021

Mohamed Abu Kamara also known as Aloko Arts (b. 2000) a Sierra Leonean artist based in Freetown known for his realistic pencil and charcoal drawing.

THE JOURNEY

Aloko began drawing at the age of 9yrs, using graphite pencil and charcoal officially started drawing in 2019. The self artist has developed his drawing skill since 2019 by applying the 3ps practice, patience and persistence. Aloko works from reference images, from live models and his own imagination to create these works often spend 2-4 months to create his subject.

ARTIST STATEMENT

“I draw inspiration from from experience and basically everything that sparks a feeling of necessity. I love spending countless hours working on an artwork to connect with deep and strong emotions. I have been working on these principles of 3 ps namely practice, patience and persistence. They have been guiding me through the years towards perfecting my craft.

Creative Visual Artist , Diploma in Applied Art & Community Development Studies @ the Milton Margai College of Education & Technology , now University of Sierra Leone . Commonwealth Art & Craft Award Winner 2005 / 2006 respectively , & other Awards ; UNIFPA Art computition , Anti Corruption Arts computition to name a few . Founder / CEO Peacewaves SL , Coordinator Peacelinks SL & Ars teacher @ the Tower Hill Kindergarten & Primary School , Freetown