‘When Thoughts Attack Me’, a solo exhibiton by Ugandan artist Emmie Nume is on display at Afriat Gallery.

Emmie Nume was born in 1999 in Kampala, Uganda. Since he began this first residency, he propelled his artistic expression into its own distinct visual language. His paintings and drawings reflect a deeply intuitive practice. While focusing on portraiture, he captures the essence of emotions through spontaneous and free expression – devoid of any meticulous formal and academic calculation of his figures and scenes.

Nume’s art-making is essentially an embodied practice, negating any division between the physical and mental or emotional realm, and giving form to emotions. Troubled by his conscious mind, the heart, and gut become the hands and take over the task of decision-making, or ‘thinking’ – the thoughts manifesting seemingly effortlessly in the work. His passion and intention are in the process which is a source of healing, as well as a constant quest for freedom.

Highlighting the importance of the process in Nume’s work, this exhibition presents finished artworks as well as works-in-progress and sketches. Visitors are invited to personally engage with the work by picking up charcoal, paint or any other material themselves, and bringing the installation piece ‘When Thoughts Attack Us’ to life.

Source: Afriart Gallery.