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When Art Meets Daily Life
by Candace Worth


*The Destroyed Cabin at Luano* by Domanueno Lusaki

Several PaintingsDIRECT artists from the Democratic Republic of Congo have been experiencing first-hand the latest political developments in their country. A few days ago, the leader of the Democratic Republic of Congo, President Laurent Kabila, was assasinated, leaving his son Joseph to rule in his place.


Star indicates location of the DRC

Kabila's four years in power have been marked by persistent conflict in Africa's third largest country. DR Congo has suffered immensely for decades despite its rich natural resources of diamonds, gold, copper and cobalt.


*Where I Was Born* by Francois Mayemba

The works of Kassanda Pontien, Francois Mayemba, Domanueno Lusaki and Manuel Ngombo, depict everyday life in the villages at the heart of Africa. As the political strife ravages the country, the economic ramifications are clearly manifested in the simple scenes of fishing villages, hand-made huts, and local residents sculpting and preparing for their chores.


*Help Me!* by Manuel Ngombo

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While most scenes seem to show the quiet life along the river or in the forest, some other scenes directly reflect the dramatic consequences of the ongoing conflict.

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