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  1. Becoming by Jerry Lynn, Image 1.

    Jerry Lynn

    Becoming, 2025

    Acrylic on Canvas

    36 x 24 in (91.44 x 60.96 cm)

  2. A Rose In Gentle Hands 2 by Olaniyi Omotayo, Image 1.

    Olaniyi Omotayo

    A Rose In Gentle Hands 2, 2025

    Oil and acrylic on canvas

    36 x 48 in (91.44 x 121.92 cm)

  3. A Rose In Gentle Hands by Olaniyi Omotayo, Image 1.

    Olaniyi Omotayo

    A Rose In Gentle Hands, 2025

    Oil and acrylic on canvas

  4. Power for the People - Marion Barry Jr. Tribute by David L. Fulton, Image 1.

    David L. Fulton

    Power for the People - Marion Barry Jr. Tribute, 2024

    Acrylic On Canvas

    16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)

  5. Guiding Light - Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Tribute by David L. Fulton, Image 1.

    David L. Fulton

    Guiding Light - Ethel Hedgemon Lyle Tribute, 2024

    Acrylic On Canvas

    16 x 20 in (40.64 x 50.8 cm)

  6. The Sail by Olaniyi Omotayo, Image 1.

    Olaniyi Omotayo

    The Sail, 2024

    Oil and acrylic on canvas

    48 x 60 in (121.92 x 152.4 cm)

  7. Underground Railroad Series, Pathway on Roosevelt Island #2. by Mason Archie, Image 2.

    Mason Archie

    Underground Railroad Series, Pathway on Roosevelt Island #2., 2024

    Oil on Linen

    40 x 48 in (101.6 x 121.92 cm)

  8. Through the Fire by Patrick Henry, Image 1.

    Patrick Henry

    Through the Fire, 2024

    Mixed Media

    34 x 40 in (86.36 x 101.6 cm)

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About the artist

Kansiime Brian Lister

Kansiime Brian Lister (b. 1995) is a contemporary African artist from Kampala, Uganda, who brings Black history to life through oil and acrylic paint on canvas. With over a decade of experience, Kansiime creates powerful portraits that blend the present-day Black woman with elements of ancient times. His work often features Black women dressed in ancient clothing like the Victorian inspired attire, reimagining their stories in a historical context that celebrates their strength, grace, and resilience. Each painting serves as a reminder of the beauty and power of Black women throughout history, capturing their influence across time with a timeless style that honors their legacy. Kansiime’s art invites viewers to see Black women as enduring symbols of pride and history, offering glimpses into a world where the past and present flow together seamlessly.

RESUME
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024. Threads of Time. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. Ogirikan art gallery. Nigeria.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024. Place of Repose II.
2024. Harlem Fine Art Fair.
2024. In search of Dreams. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. When the Sun Stands Still. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. An Odyssey of Identity. Firetti Contemporary. Dubai. UAE.
2023. Nothing Compares. TAAG. New York, NY.
2022. Alexis Gallery. Lagos, Nigeria.
2021. Wonder Gallery. Kampala. Uganda.
2020. Gumbo Gallery. Illinois.

RESIDENCY
2022. Alexis Gallery. Lagos, Nigeria.
2019. Sons of Art Gallery. Kampala. Uganda.

EDUCATION
2019. Bachelor’s degree in international Business at Makerere University Business School.