DENIS MATEMO "Market scene", Charcoal on canvas in 2016

DENIS MATEMO ‘market scene', painting, charcoal technique on canvas mounted on stretcher, painted in 2016.
Work in good condition, signed and dated, varnished on the surface to protect the charcoal pigments.

Biography:
Denis Matemo was born in Kinshasa in 1978. He began painting at a very early age, developing his own style over the years. After studying Fine Arts at the Kinshasa Academy of Fine Arts, he decided to devote himself fully to his passion for art.
Matemo's paintings are rich in colour and symbolism. His paintings are often imbued with spirituality and mysticism. He uses a variety of painting techniques, from acrylics to watercolours. He is also known for his talent in creating frescoes and murals, which can be found all over the city of Kinshasa.
Denis Matemo is now considered one of the most important artists of his generation in Africa. He has taken part in numerous exhibitions in Africa and abroad, notably in Europe and the United States. His paintings are also highly prized by art collectors around the world.
He regularly organises workshops for young artists in Kinshasa, encouraging them to develop their own style and explore their creativity. He is also involved in cultural projects aimed at promoting Congolese art and culture abroad.