By TROY MUKUPA The practice of making detailed graphite pencil drawings goes back to the 17th and 18th centuries when drawings were popular for portraits. A few hundred years later, contemporary artists in Zambia and across the globe are creating mesmerising portraits and drawings. One such artist who has mastered the art of pencil drawing, and has achieved a photographic level of realism in his drawings is Chingola born and raised, Benny Muma.Benny, is a young hyperrealistic artist and Levy Mwanawasa Medical University (LMMU) student studying ‘Dental Therapy’, whose creativity-realistic art drawings have proven to be stunning masterpieces in the world of Artistry there by gaining him the attention of some renowned entertainment players, business owners and politicians. He is today among the most in-demand young Zambian portrait artists as he is known for his vibrant, expressive drawings that capture the human condition in all its complexity. One notable artwork that has earned him stripes […]
BENNY MUMA: A YOUTH WITH GIFTED HANDS
