Ismael Kateregga

Ismael Kateregga (Ugandan, born 1980) 'Monday Afternoon' signed and dated 'Kateregga 10' (lower right); further signed 'Ismael Kateregga' (verso) oil on canvas 122 x 170cm (48 1/16 x 66 15/16in). unframed PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist A private collection, UK Ismael Kateregga studied Industrial and Fine Arts at Makerere University in Uganda before beginning his career as a painter. Kateregga explores local themes depicting daily activities as in the chaos of urban Kampala, the trends and social challenges affecting society. His use of media is a combination of oils, acrylics and egg tempera. Kateregga has held ten solo Exhibitions in Kampala, six in Nairobi, and one in London at the Royal Commonwealth Club in 2009. His work has been regularly featured at the East African Art Biennale, Dar es Salaam.

Ismael Kateregga (Ugandan, born 1980) 'Peak Hours I' signed and dated 'Kateregga 07' (upper right) oil and acrylic on canvas 148.5 x 199cm (58 7/16 x 783/8in). Footnote: PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist A private collection, UK Ismael Kateregga studied Industrial and Fine Arts at MakerereUniversity in Uganda before beginning his career as a painter.Kateregga explores local themes depicting daily activities as inthe chaos of urban Kampala, the trends and social problemsaffecting society. His use of media is a combination of oils,acrylics and egg tempera. Kateregga has so far held seven solo Exhibitions in Kampala, two inNairobi, and one in London at the Royal Commonwealth Club in 2009.His work has been regularly featured at the East African ArtBiennale, Dar es Salaam. He has also exhibited in Norway andSweden.

Ismael Kateregga (Ugandan, born 1980) Peak Hours II signed and dated 'Ismael Kateregga 07' (lower left) oil on canvas 58 1/4 x 77 3/4in (148 x 197.5cm) unframed EXHIBITED London, Royal Commonwealth Society, March 2009, no.2. Ismael Kateregga studied Industrial and Fine Arts at MakerereUniversity in Uganda before beginning his career as a painter. Todate he has held several solo exhibitions in Kampala and Nairobi.Kateregga's work is also regularly featured at the East African ArtBiennale in Dar es Salaam.

Ismael Kateregga (Ugandan, born 1980) 'United we stand' signed and dated 'Kateregga 08' (lower right) oil and acrylic on canvas 99.5 x 122.5cm (39 3/16 x 481/4in). Footnote: PROVENANCE: Acquired directly from the artist A private collection, UK Ismael Kateregga has recently spent time studying animals and theirbehaviour, using his findings as inspiration for a new series ofpaintings. These works differ from his city scenes, using a moremild and monochromatic palette with translucent washes that emulatethe natural African landscape and atmosphere.