Uganda Wed 23-02-2011

Introducing the Artist Ssali Yusuf
By AfricanColours.com

Ssali started painting from 2003 but practiced with different artists in Uganda before that, using different media such as oil and acrylics among other Media on canvas, backcloth, and sacks and on art papers. His source of inspiration is drawn from day to day activities done mainly by African women, animals among other cultural activities done by different African societies.

Chances Lost | Ssali Yusuf

Chances Lost | 150 X 100 cm | Acrylic on Canvas | Ssali Yusuf

A Gift of Virginity | Ssali Yusuf

A Gift of Virginity | 120 X 88 cm | Acrylic on Canvas | Ssali Yusuf

A Story to Tell on the Way |  Ssali Yusuf

A Story to Tell on the Way |  90 X 90 cm | Acrylic on Canvas | Ssali Yusuf

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Posted By: Diana Achieng

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