Inyambo

Mamijo Akimana is a visual artist who translates the world around her into art inspired by surrealist techniques. She aims to elicit an emotional reaction from viewers and connect people with parts of themselves through visual pieces. With various techniques and styles, her work extends her personality with a recurring theme of a life full of colour. The unspoken language of Art has so much more to offer than we have experienced.

Inyambo - A mixed media interpretation of the significance of the inyambo cow and an exploration of colour. Long, iyre-like horns for the iconic, hail mark of the inyambo. They are known for the affectionate solid bond they form with their keepers, as well as their calm temperament. Their elegance is highly prized, earning them a volume of poetry. They have currency, markers of social status. Still, most of all they have been an undeniable pillar of civilization in the African Great Lakes region as they have sustained communities for centuries with their blood and milk.