George Mkumbula was born in Lilongwe the capital of Malawi. He's a third born in a family of six children.
George is a self -taught artist who started creating art a long time ago, in primary school . He became a full- time painter in the year 2000. More recently, he has expanded his range to include painting on wooden and metal objects.
George believes that art is the only way to share something inside him without necessarily communicating verbally with the public. Now he is a well - known Malawian partial abstract painter, and so far he has participated in a number of art shows across Malawi and beyond.
He has exhibited his work:- at the Goethe institute, Lilongwe ( 2010 )- in ' Myths of Malawi ' at La Caverna, Blantyre, in Lilongwe, and in Berlin, Germany ( 2015 ).
- Global book alliance, Lilongwe and Blantyre ( 2022 ).
- in-charge of managing sculptors doing wooden embellishments, Lilongwe university of natural resources. ( 2025 ).
The world is brighter when you decide to rise and shine. Each morning gives you a choice: to linger in the shadows or step into the light when you rise with purpose and shine with positivity, you don't just illuminate your own path - you brighten the lives of everyone around you. Your courage to begin, your energy to act, and your willingness to share your light can turn ordinary days into extraordinary ones.
Gule wa mkulu is a traditional and sacred dance of the Chewa people of Malawi, Zambia and Mozambique.
The term means '' The great Dance ''. It is performed by members of a secret society called Nyau, who wear elaborate masks and costumes representing spirits, animals, ancestors and moral characters.
UNESCO recognizes Gule wa mkulu as part of the intangible cultural Heritage of Humanity, highlighting its deep significance and centuries -old tradition.
An impression of my art
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