MUKIIBI SETS COLOUR FREE
Mukiibi`s colour work depecting fish in water
He uses a traditional pot image to symbolise the importance of culture as a means of continuity.Mukiibi`s work depicts a free style of painting that he himself appears to have very little control over.He blends all types of colours with little or no regard, whether these colours match or clash.This explains his colour rich images showing all kinds of combinations in theirraw form.Though he uses many colours there is an apparent bias towards yellow in his selection, the colour which signifies the golden life we have in africa.The bright weather , the ever-smiling sunshine and the beautiful people of africa.Using symbolism , Mukiibi blends oils , acrylics, water colour on canvas, paper and acid free board to bring back to life the long forgotten cultural traits of many african societies.His abstract images are embedded with various aspects of African Traditional wear, activities and social events.Enock uses the traditional pot to signify how delicate culture is on one hand its importance as a means of continuityand survival.Moreover , he also looks at modern living highlighting the political challenges of the day and the importance of unity especially through the spirit of the Eastern African Community, which he tactfully portrays using the image of a fish in water.
Article by : Stephen Ssenkaaba