Labour Day Painting

Augustine Kagimu is a African visual artist based in Lusaka, Zambia. His interest in art was first sparked by his uncle who was sculpting the human figure for his university project. Empowered with all the possibilities art can offer, he embarked on his journey at the age of 6. Kagimu went on to study art throughout his education up and till his University where he majored in graphic design but never stopped painting. Augustine had the opportunity to live and grow up in multiple countries mostly African. This experience enriched him with a mix of cultures and traditions that he celebrates in his work. Augustine’s biggest collection of his work is collected by the Nigerian High Commission to Zambia from his first public exhibition. Since then he has also worked on several commissioned portraits in different countries between his exhibitions. Augustine currently mentors young artists in schools of Lusaka helping them discover the strength of their talents.