Mwansa showcases plight of women

Friday, March 14, 2014

FRANCISTOWN: 'I only have sad stories to tell,' a 56 year-old Francistown-based visual artist, Dominic Mwansa says. His works, paintings and portraits, hang at an exhibition held at Galo Shopping Centre in Francistown.

With the International Women’s Day having been commemorated last Thursday, visual artists in Francistown have been showcasing their works this week to show the plight of women.

As much as it encourages artists to venture into uncharted territory in modern art, Mwansa said he is trying to play a significant role in exposing some of the plight women in Botswana face on a daily basis.

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Mwansa showcases plight of women

FRANCISTOWN: 'I only have sad stories to tell,' a 56 year-old Francistown-based visual artist, Dominic Mwansa says. His works, paintings and portraits, hang at an exhibition held at Galo Shopping Centre in Francistown.

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