I was strongly impressed by the themes which evolved around market scenes and street vendors ... that's what Luanda's downtown was about then ... a permanent movement of strong colours and odours ... thick paint strokes embellishing the stuffy humid atmosphere ...
I haven't been back since then ... but Kabongo's paintings, still lined up against my living room wall, bring me those pitch singing voices of the "kitandeiras" selling those strong scented tropical fruits whenever I look at them ...
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ReplyDeletemy wife spent some time working in Angola, and a co-worker gave her a Kabongo's painting as a gift. we have one from the same sereis as those on this page, with vibrant colors on the trees and many african women and children. i can send you the photo for your blog e-mail me at alecjr (at) gmail (dot) com