Using art as self therapy

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FRANCISTOWN: A 24-year-old artist, Nelson Mbangwa says he uses his drawing and painting as self-therapy. Mbangwa told Art & Culture that growing up in the notorious streets of Monarch location, which is an impoverished environment, exposed him to all kinds jeopardy.

“In my location crime is a normal incident which is tolerated by most of the residents. Theft, assault and physical abuse on both children and women are common things that I witness everyday,” he said.

He disclosed that such kinds of situations he encountered affects his emotional being which often leads to countless headaches.

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