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Artiste: Elimo Njau
As a man who ranks among Africa greatest artists, Njauis truly the father of art in East Africa. His work on display in Paa ya Paa Art Centre describes his mastery as a sculptor, painter, muralist as well as a poet.He’s credited with being the first African artist to exhibit in London.
At age 80, he can still be found at his centre giving tips to upcoming artists.
| Elimo and his wife Phillda | source:africancolours.com |
“Do not copy.
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Copying puts God to sleep”
His favourite maxim
At a young age, his blossoming talent was noticed by church elders who offered him his first platform to display his art. Njauwas given a chance to make illustrations for Sunday school lessons and from then he never looked back.
He later attained a degree in Fine Arts and History of Art at the Margaret Trowell School of Fine Arts, Makerere University.
From 1959-62, he was back in Makerere as a lecturer at the faculty of Fine Arts. When he came back to