Malawi

I am a scrap metal sculptor, inspired by wildlife and still learning and exploring more. My sculptures carry the messages of anti poaching as well as taking care of the environment. I use discarded metal scraps. I make my sculptures from motor vehicle scrap parts, motor cycle parts bicycle parts and many metal scraps. With this am to win the hearts of many that the mentality may be switched off from making sculptures from trees rather to recycle. I believe recycling could be the best way to making the planet earth the best place for the living, that's people, animals and plants. Remember "nature doesn't need human effort to be there, it doesn't need us but we can't survive without it."

An impression

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Many visitors come to hike up Nkhoma Mountain for a panoramic view of Malawi. Nkhoma Mountain is located behind Nkhoma Mission Hospital 50 kilometres south-east of Lilongwe. It is often clearly visible from Lilongwe.

Select a trail and try to stick close to the path (which can be covered with foliage during the rainy season). Some sections can be steep; wear appropriate footware. For some trails a local guide is advised.

Experience African praise worship by taking part in a Catholic mass at Maula Cathedral in Lilongwe, open 24 hours everyday.
Expect a busy collective due to this cathedral's popularity (especially at the 8 a.m. mass) and its convenient capital city location. Quieter times for mass are possible (like at 5 p.m.), but the bustle adds to the communal atmosphere of the cathedral.

The cathedral follows the Roman or Latin rite and serves as the headquarters of the Metropolitan Archdiocese of Lilongwe (Archidioecesis Lilongvensis) which was created as a diocese by Pope John XXIII in 1959 and got its present status in 2011 under the bula Quotiescumque Evangelii of the Pope Benedict XVI. It is under the pastoral responsibility of Archbishop Tarcisius Gervazio Ziyaye.

I am Francois Bangwe, painter and art designer, born in D.R.C Kalemie, Kongo.  I started drawing art when I was twelve years old on my own, without depending to someone.  I spend much time practising drawing art like children, youth, portrait, animals, houses, etc. Drawing is my favorite medium to communicate. In older images I used in black and white but now in all colours.

My dream is to be an international artist of painting and pencil art. It is my goal to have a big gallery in the future after getting my certificate. But for now, it’s a problem to get the right materials. I also have experience teaching children.

I exhibited my work  in Dzaleka camp, Tumaini Festival, Art Ubuntu National, There is hope, Kaza Kitchen, Makasi Festival, Orchid café and restaurant, Tumaini Festival and Four season.

You can purchase my art by contacting me!

An Impression

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