Ernest Kabarinda

About the Artist

Kabarinda left his country in 2017 due to ethnic insecurity, which put his life in danger. He currently lives alone in Dzaleka Refugee Camp in Malawi where he came to seek refuge.

Artistic Journey

He never did art in school but had a burning interest in it, and therefore decided to attend several training sessions from a number of artists. He now does drawings, murals, and decorations for a living.

Challenges

However, he has difficulty finding adequate materials to do his work. Prices are very low on the camp market which significantly minimizes the profit.

Dzaleka Art Project

Ernest is one of the visual artists participating in the Dzaleka Art Project, which supports and promotes artistic expression within the refugee camp community.

Artistic Community

As a member of this vibrant artistic community, Ernest contributes to the rich cultural landscape of Dzaleka through drawings, murals, and decorations, despite the challenges of limited resources.

Contact Information

• Location: Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Zone 1
• Nationality: Burundi
• Age: 30 years old
• Creative Art: Drawing, wall painting, decoration
• Interview Date: 20th April 2022

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Biography collected by Lisa Gilman