Roots of Expression – New Exhibition

"THINGZ and TIMEZ" is the theme for an exhibition by Lusaka based Artists from the 'Roots of Expressions' -(ROXS), an affiliate to the Zambia National Visual Arts Council. This show runs through from 25^th to 29^th June at the Alliance Francaise in Lusaka, Zambia. It is a reflection of how their work has changed over time, taking experimentation as a guide when approaching nature for inspiration. Roots of Expressions has shown its creations at the National Museum, the Henry Tayali Gallery, the Alliance Francaise in 2008 and some of its works can be seen at Iseni House in the Dutch church in Kabulonga.

ROXS objectives are to collaborate with other art organizations locally and internationally with the aim of stimulating the Development of Art.

Contacts can be made by e-mailing studios.rootsofexpression@gmail.com or visit roots of expression on facebook.

The Henry Tayali Gallery

Within the surreal village of the Showgrounds sits the Henry Tayali gallery. Lusaka is not a city visited by tourists, most travellers are either passing through to visit the more famous and breathtaking Victoria Falls, or South Luangwa national park. Those travellers that stay on Lusaka are usually here on business, or to attend a workshop. Therefore, to find such a place as the Henry Tayali gallery is a pleasant surprise and well worth searching out.

The gallery was formed in 1989 in what used to be an old tobacco shed. Funding for the gallery was originally through NORAD - Norwegian agency for development. Since then, funding has come from various embassies and international organisations.

The gallery was named after one of Zambia's most important artists - Henry Tayali who died in 1987. The gallery was officially opened in 1995 and has since hosted artists from all over the world as well as across Zambia.

Aside from regular exhibitions, the gallery is the backdrop to many an artists' workshop and supports both established and new artists that use a myriad of mediums.