Banco Comercial e de Investimentos (BCI) inaugurated the solo exhibition ‘Traços da Vida’ (‘Traces of Life’) by Mozambican visual artist Tânia Zacarias Nkini on 1 September at its auditorium in Maputo. The exhibition comprises more than 25 works, predominantly executed in acrylic on canvas.
According to a press release issued by the bank, the exhibition invites visitors on a journey through emotions, lived experiences and different expressions of African identity, bringing together works that address memory, adversity, hope, courage and new beginnings. Through colour, form and diverse pictorial languages, the artist seeks to transform personal and collective experiences into spaces for reflection and identification.
At the opening ceremony, BCI representative Carla Mamade underscored the importance of continuing to create opportunities to showcase national talent. ‘Throughout its 30 years of existence, BCI has maintained a consistent commitment to promoting and valuing Mozambican artists, providing spaces to present their work and helping to bring artistic creation closer to different audiences,’ she said.
The bank’s representative added that supporting culture also means contributing to the preservation of collective memory, the affirmation of identity, and the emergence of new generations of creators. In this respect, support for the arts forms part of BCI’s broader commitment to the sustainable development of the country.
For Tânia Nkini, ‘Traços da Vida’ represents another step in an artistic journey that began only recently. Following her first public exhibition, held in July this year, the artist returns with a new collection, demonstrating continuity, growth and the discovery of her own artistic language. ‘Each canvas contains a little of me. In them there are joys, challenges, silences, memories, hope, courage and new beginnings,’ she said. The artist’s central message for the exhibition is that ‘it is never too late to start over’ — to discover a talent, reclaim a dream, or learn something new.
Tânia Nkini is a rising Mozambican visual artist whose work is strongly focused on cultural identity, memory and the expression of human emotion.
At 60 years of age, Tânia Nkini draws on her own experience as testimony to the possibility of reinvention, seeking through painting to inspire others to recognise and make space for their own talents.
The opening ceremony was attended by the emeritus bishop of the Diocese of Libombos of the Anglican Church, Dom Dinis Sengulane, alongside representatives of the artistic and cultural community, family members, guests and BCI staff. The event also featured moments of musical performance.
By hosting ‘Traços da Vida’, BCI reinforces its commitment to the promotion of culture and to creating spaces where Mozambican artists can present their work, reach new audiences, and contribute to the appreciation of the country’s artistic heritage.
The exhibition is on display at the BCI Auditorium in Maputo until 15 September. Admission is free.
Source: Diário Económico
Original article: https://www.diarioeconomico.co.mz/?p=537136
