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Market Colour - Matache
27/11/2020

Market Colour - Matache

Even if you're averse to crowds, the vibrant colours of market days have an draw that that's difficult to resist. Those ...
25/11/2020

Even if you're averse to crowds, the vibrant colours of market days have an draw that that's difficult to resist.

Those same colours feature strongly in some of our beautiful new paintings by Matache that we are beyond excited to share. 🎨

Check them out in our gallery and shop!

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A new piece by Matache, one of the newest featured artists at Seko Art!With more than a dozen new authentic works availa...
25/11/2020

A new piece by Matache, one of the newest featured artists at Seko Art!

With more than a dozen new authentic works available at all price points and more being listed in the coming days, we hope you'll explore our updated gallery add some culture and colour to your holidays!

Print orders before the 2nd, and originals before the 9th are guaranteed.

It's been a while, but we are staying busy! Thanks to those who have been buying original art and prints. Many more are ...
01/09/2020

It's been a while, but we are staying busy!

Thanks to those who have been buying original art and prints. Many more are finished, and more still are being worked on.
We are excited to share some of them with you in the coming days!

For now, a picture from the freemarket in Lilongwe!
If you have ever wondered where donated clothes end up, you are looking at one of the answers. A sprawling marketplace in Lilongwe called the freemarket which dominates a stretch along the river where secondhand and donated goods are bought and resold.

Whenever you engage in charity, it's important to know where your support is going. Although it may take extra time, a little bit of research into organizations goes a long way to making sure your charity ends up in the hands of those who need it, rather than in a shop.

Consider patronizing smaller businesses, donating to locally run charities and initiatives. In this way even smaller purchases and donations go much further as the money ends up exactly where it's needed.

If interested, check out our partner Mwala wa Fisi at sekoart.com/partners , purchase some art, or reach out in a comment!

Njati - Anthony Sawa.Prints and original available at sekoart.com/shop- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -Long ago,...
16/07/2020

Njati - Anthony Sawa.
Prints and original available at sekoart.com/shop
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Long ago, the buffalo Njati used to hunt and eat meat, and was the King of the bush. All the other animals, including the lion (Mkango) , feared Njati.

One day, Lion was sleeping under a tree when Njati walked past. Njati was just about to charge Lion, when Lion awoke and begged for mercy. "Please do not kill me," said Lion. "If you save my life, I will forever be indebted to you."

Njati is quite a lazy animal, and he could see a way to use Lion. "Fine," said Njati. "Every day you must catch me something to eat. Today I would like a tasty young Impala."

So Lion went off and killed a young Impala, and brought it back to Njati, who devoured it hungrily. The next day, Njati ordered Lion to kill a Zebra. Again, Lion went off and found a Zebra, and watched the Buffalo eat.

Every day, Njati ordered Lion to catch something. Soon, Njati 's appetite began to grow, and he wanted more and more food, so Lion was kept very busy.

Because Lion was out hunting for Njati all day, Lion's family were growing very hungry and weak. Lion was worried, and asked Njati to let him go and hunt for food for his family. Njati was annoyed. "No you cannot," he replied. "You owe me. Now go off and today I want you to kill one of every animal in the bush for me." Lion was angry at the selfish, greedy buffalo.

"If that is your wish, then I will kill one of every animal - but starting with YOU!" Lion killed Njati, and his family feasted for days on the fat carcass.

To this day, buffalo have never eaten meat again, and also live in herds so that they can protect each other from the hungry Lion and his family.

Members of Mwala was Fisi preparing saplings for a facilitated event in which students at Mnjolo Primary school helped t...
14/07/2020

Members of Mwala was Fisi preparing saplings for a facilitated event in which students at Mnjolo Primary school helped to plant 120 trees, all while learning about the environment, and how they can help stop deforestation within Malawi.

Contribute directly to this '𝘣𝘢π˜₯π˜₯π˜ͺ𝘯𝘨' (𝘴𝘰𝘳𝘳𝘺 𝘐 𝘩𝘒π˜₯ 𝘡𝘰) organization directly through our page, or by purchasing a piece of our artwork.

Njovu Yolocha, by Sawa.Follow us to fill your feed with art from the warm heart of Africa 🌍Prints and original available...
12/07/2020

Njovu Yolocha, by Sawa.

Follow us to fill your feed with art from the warm heart of Africa 🌍

Prints and original available at sekoart.com/shop
With portion of proceeds going to charities local to the artist.

What does this piece make you think of?

Art should affect change.That's why every print sold helps Malawians in need by helping to fund our charitable partners ...
11/07/2020

Art should affect change.

That's why every print sold helps Malawians in need by helping to fund our charitable partners initiatives in the community.

Our friends at MWAFYO were busy distributing food during a shortage this March.
Specifically assisting the elderly, orphans, people with albinism, disabled, and other vulnerable persons who might struggle to get enough to eat get through the lean months of the year.

Hang something on your wall with meaning:
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Or donate directly through our page:
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True Colours (π˜’π˜©π˜’π˜­π˜ͺπ˜₯𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘯π˜ͺ𝘭𝘦𝘯π˜ͺ) .Painting by Anthony Sawa________________________________________________Prints and ori...
08/07/2020

True Colours (π˜’π˜©π˜’π˜­π˜ͺπ˜₯𝘸𝘦 𝘭𝘦𝘯π˜ͺ𝘭𝘦𝘯π˜ͺ) .
Painting by Anthony Sawa
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Prints and original available at sekoart.com/shop/true-colours

Some climb to be closer to nature.Some to be closer to the divine. Others to be closer to each other through the journey...
07/07/2020

Some climb to be closer to nature.
Some to be closer to the divine.
Others to be closer to each other through the journey itself.
I have yet to see anyone at the top look dissapointed.

There is an importance to tradition. Mbalangwe knows this. When a chief is first made, Mbalangwe is often there to witne...
06/07/2020

There is an importance to tradition. Mbalangwe knows this.

When a chief is first made, Mbalangwe is often there to witness. And when the chief dies, he is there, just the same.

Not only for the sake of the dead, and the mourning family, but the community as a whole.

When a chief dies, firewood is gathered, mourning is observed, chiefs and kings convene, and Nyau gather.
Amongst his other roles, Mbalangwe is one of only a few amongst the Nyau entrusted to safely guide the funeral procession (and accompanying spirits) to the grave.
Acting as liaison between the dead and the living, he ensures the spirit is properly laid to rest and honoured.

There is an importance to tradition. If mistakes are made, rites not properly respected, rituals skipped over, or done in haste, the chief's spirit cannot rest.

In his anger, the spirit may cause strife and even injury, lashing out at those who failed to help ensure his passing.

If you play with fire, you will be burnt.

Mbalangwe knows this.

There is an importance to tradition.
Share with friends that know this.

Prints available at sekoart.com/shop/mbalangwe

The Nyau are initiated amongst graves and forest groves, near to the spirits.When they don their masks, you can tell a N...
03/07/2020

The Nyau are initiated amongst graves and forest groves, near to the spirits.

When they don their masks, you can tell a Nyau is coming before you ever see one, as many children and villagers will run away before them, or follow behind in a mix of fear, reverence, and fascination.

Because when a Nyau dons their mask, or kicks up dust to the sound of the drums of the gule wamkulu (big dance) they are spirits embodied, and cannot be spoken of as men.

And as spirits aren't bound by mens laws, nor are Nyau. They may act with impunity, on rare occasions reflecting the anger of the spirits on those that have done wrong.

"When you play with fire, you will be burnt."

These dancers represent secret society amongst the Chewa, which is a double edged sword. As the practice diminishes, as even those who lived amongst it begin to forget their origins and some of their stories.

We are excited to share the first of a series of paintings depicting the Nyau, and a small part of that story with you very soon!

Tag a friend who knows to respect the spirits. πŸŒ’

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