Identity In Ink
Identity In Ink
#Every Line Tells a Truth
Identity In Ink
#Every Line Tells a Truth
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ABOUT
Gayi Eric Joe
Lead Artist
About
Gayi Eric Joe is a talented pen artist and visual storyteller. His work captures the essence of imagination and detail through meticulous pen sketches and creative photography. Passionate about expressing culture and human emotion, he has been featured in several exhibitions across Africa. Gayi’s artistry merges technical skill with a unique vision, creating works that are both inspiring and thought-provoking
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Gayi Eric Joe
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Gayi Eric Joe combines traditional pen artistry with modern creative techniques, crafting works that resonate deeply with audiences worldwide.
"Finding refuge within — where structure meets vulnerability"Hive of Solace 2022 Unchained
"When darkness lifts, even slightly, light finds its way"Hope II 2023 Unchained
"Reclaiming identity, one strand at a time"Back to My Roots 2025 Breaking the Norm
Photo By Javira Ssebwami
Breaking the Norm Solo Exhibition in Kampala 2025
The exhibition, hosted at The Summit Residences in Naguru in collaboration with Amasaka Gallery, delves into the politics of hair as both a personal and collective symbol among people of African descent. Through detailed ballpoint pen drawings, Gayi reimagines Afro hair as a site of resistance, memory, and self-determination, while confronting lingering colonial and Eurocentric beauty standards.....
CONTINUEUgandan Emerges Winner in Absa's L'Atelier 2023 Awards
Gayi made history as one of the top winners at the Absa L’Atelier 2023 Awards, held at The Galleria in Sandton, Johannesburg, where he became the first artist from Uganda to gain major spotlight at this Pan-African art competition. As a winner, he earned a residency in South Africa, attended masterclasses with international art experts, and received support to host his own exhibition in Uganda. His work...
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Photo By Absa L’Atelier
