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BUALA
Bualabu.a.la / ˈbwalɐ, Female name
1. village; settlement; quimbo
2. neighbourhood
3. land From the Quicongo or Fiote buala, "ditto"

BUALA is an immersive installation that invites visitors to embark on a captivating exploration of identity, materiality and the interaction between urban environments and personal narratives. Created by artist Rómulo de Santa Rita, this thought-provoking installation of artworks is inspired by Angola's suburban landscapes, using cardboard, paint, spray paint and metal sheets - materials that are commonly found in the construction of houses in these areas.

As working partners, the artist would especially like to thank José Silva Pinto for the invaluable reference images in his most recent book, "Fotografias com Gente lá dentro" (Photographs with People Inside). These images serve as a visual dialogue that underpins the creation of "Buala".

Originally created: 2023
Subject: Children
Materials: Metal
Medium: Painting on kraft paper
Styles: Portraiture

Painting: Painting on kraft paperwith recycled corrugated metal
Original: One-of-a-kind Artwork
Size: 100 W x 200 H cm
Frame: Not Framed
Ready to Hang: Not applicable
Packaging: Ships in a Crate

Delivery Time: Typically 5-7 business days for domestic shipments, 10-14 business days for international shipments.

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Delivery Cost: Shipping is included.

Handling: Ships in a Crate. Artists are responsible for packaging and adhering to Afrikanizm Art’s packaging guidelines.

Ships From: Angola

Customs: Shipments from Angola may experience delays due to country's regulations for exporting valuable artworks.

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