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Artist Bio

Denis Angura is a visual artist from South Sudan, born on 27 January 1998 in Juba. He is currently based in Nairobi, Kenya. Best known for his realistic drawings and paintings, Angura works primarily with graphite pencil, ballpoint pen, and oil paint. His practice explores themes of identity, cultural heritage, and human connection through detailed portraiture and symbolic storytelling.

Since 2020, Angura has exhibited in several local art shows in South Sudan, In 2022, he was among the first four South Sudanese local artists to exhibit internationally, participating in the "Basmat Lon" exhibition in Turkey, where he received an award and a certificate of participation.

Artist Statement

My work explores the themes of culture, identity, and human connection. I draw inspiration from people, their stories, and the traditions that shape who we are. I work mainly with pencil, while also exploring oil and ballpoint pen. Through both drawings and paintings, I use art as a form of storytelling, a way to capture resilience, beauty, and the ties that hold us together.

Each piece I create is more than an image; it is a dialogue and an invitation to reflect on who we are and how we connect with one another. For me, art is not only a means of expression but also a space for discovery. My goal is for viewers to see themselves in my work and to appreciate their own identity and story.