Painting for the love of it

Afternoon gossi
Afternoon gossi

Maun-based painter Roger Brown’s paintings are a picturesque that illustrates the easy lifestyle of many Batswana in the countryside.

Born in Zimbabwe 37 years ago, it was no coincidence that Brown fell in love with art at a young age, about 10 years.

The talented artist grew up in South Africa but migrated to Maun, Botswana, in 1999 where he has been residing ever since.

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