Biography

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.

Exhibitions & workshops

International Exhibitions

7 September 2022 — Basmt Lon, Turkey

Local Group Exhibitions

3rd April 2025 — Baobab House

29th December 2024 — Fire Tree

9th July 2024 — Fire Tree

26th November 2023 — Fire Tree

17th October 2023 — Baobab House

4th November 2022 — Scenius Hub

2nd September 2022 — Scenius Hub

workshops

21 July 2023 — University of Juba, School of Art, Music and Drama Art Workshop by Professor Khalid Kodi (Boston College)

11 January 2020 — Hope Society 3-day Art Workshop & Exhibition by Professor Khalid Kodi (Boston College)