Wasanii Visual Arts

Wasanii Visual Arts Wasanii Visual Arts is a registered company under the Ministry of industrial (BRELA) and National Art

My illustration artwork for children story book
15/02/2026

My illustration artwork for children story book

Title: Freedom of ExpressionArtist: Lute MwakisopileMedium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on CanvasSize: 100 × 100 cmDescription...
14/12/2025

Title: Freedom of Expression
Artist: Lute Mwakisopile
Medium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 100 × 100 cm
Description:
Freedom of Expression presents a powerful visual dialogue on the struggle between silence and the human desire to speak out. Three stylized figures dominate the square canvas, rendered in warm golden tones against a bold, textured red background. Each figure embodies an aspect of suppressed voice: one covers the ears, another covers the mouth, and the central figure holds his face in his hands, symbolizing emotional weight and internal conflict.
The elongated necks and expressive blue eyes heighten the emotional intensity, while the patterned garments introduce cultural identity and individuality within shared struggle. The work echoes, yet reinterprets, the classic “see no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” motif—transforming it into a contemporary exploration of censorship, societal pressure, and the ongoing fight for the right to express oneself freely.
Through strong contrast, symbolic gestures, and a vibrant palette, the painting speaks urgently to themes of human rights, personal agency, and the silent battles many endure beneath the surface of society.

Title: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No EvilMedium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on CanvasSize: 80 × 60 cmThis powerful mixe...
07/12/2025

Title: See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil
Medium: Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas
Size: 80 × 60 cm
This powerful mixed-media painting reinterprets the timeless proverb “See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil” through the symbolic figures of three monkeys, each performing a distinct gesture of denial and silence. Rendered in dramatic monochrome tones, the figures emerge with intense emotional presence, their exaggerated eyes and expressive hands emphasizing vulnerability, fear, and forced restraint.
The background is densely layered with words and phrases related to freedom of speech, information, expression, control, and public opinion, creating a visual noise that contrasts sharply with the subjects’ imposed silence. This collision between overwhelming information and deliberate muting reflects the tension between truth and suppression in contemporary society.
Through the use of acrylic and textured mixed media, the artist builds depth and atmosphere, suggesting both psychological pressure and social weight. The central figure, covering its ears, becomes a metaphor for selective hearing in a world saturated with voices, while the flanking figures represent censorship, fear of consequence, and self-silencing.
Overall, See No Evil, Hear No Evil, Speak No Evil is a striking social commentary on freedom of expression, media control, and the silent complicity that allows injustice to persist. It invites the viewer to question their own role in choosing what they see, hear, and speak in today’s global society.

Title: DemonstrationsMedium: Acrylic on CanvasSize: 80 × 60 cmArtist: Lute MwakisopileDescription:Demonstrations portray...
04/12/2025

Title: Demonstrations
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Size: 80 × 60 cm
Artist: Lute Mwakisopile
Description:
Demonstrations portrays a powerful moment of collective movement, focusing on the lower bodies of a crowd marching forward in unison. The painting captures the tension, determination, and urgency of public protest. Bare feet, worn-out shoes, mismatched footwear, and even a single abandoned shoe emphasize hardship, resilience, and the economic struggle often carried by those who demand change.
Several figures clasp stones in their hands, symbolizing resistance, frustration, or the readiness to defend their voice when peaceful expression is threatened. The white rolled-up trousers create visual unity among the marchers, while the single smear of red on the ground evokes sacrifice, injury, or the cost of standing up for freedom.
Rendered in bold, expressive strokes and earthy tones, the artwork reflects themes of freedom of expression, solidarity, and the courage of ordinary people rising together against injustice. The viewer feels the movement, the rhythm of footsteps, and the collective energy pushing forward.

City Bus in 80s, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 90 X 90cm. Available
11/06/2025

City Bus in 80s, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 90 X 90cm. Available

Couples, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 50 X 40cm
30/05/2025

Couples, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 50 X 40cm

On the Bus, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 90 X 90cm
30/05/2025

On the Bus, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, 90 X 90cm

Newspaper Vendor, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, size 90 X 90cm
30/05/2025

Newspaper Vendor, Acrylic & Mixed Media on Canvas, size 90 X 90cm

Mural painting
23/08/2024

Mural painting

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