early life and exile
charles sekano, a south african artist born in 1953 in johannesburg, has led a life marked by exile and artistic expression. at the age of 11, sekano left south africa, eventually settling in kenya for three years. this period significantly influenced his development as a visual artist and jazz musician.artistic themes and style
sekano's work often explores themes of identity, race, and politics in south africa. his drawings, such as multiple segregated faces (2003), showcase his unique blend of bohemian and multiracial influences. the pastel colors and intimate scenes of carefree reverie, fantasy, innocence, and freedom are a testament to his experiences.notable works and exhibitions
- multiple segregated faces (2003), a pastel drawing, is one of sekano's most notable works. it showcases his unique style and exploration of themes.
- sekano has exhibited widely in kenya, holland, germany, japan, the us, uk, and south africa, with his works held in private collections and various museums, including university of pretoria museums (pretoria, south africa) and völkerkunde museum (frankfurt, germany).
- his first exhibition in south africa was at the university of pretoria in 2008, after returning to his home country at the age of 50.
artistic influences and style
sekano's work is characterized by:- traditional african forms and color influences
- cubism and the influence of artists like picasso and matisse
- expressive pastel strokes with meticulously conceived compositions
viewing sekano's work at WahooArt
to explore more of charles sekano's artwork, including multiple segregated faces (2003), visit [https://WahooArt.com/@/charles-sekano](https://WahooArt.com/@/charles-sekano). for a deeper understanding of his artistic influences and style, see the wikipedia entry on south african art.further reading
for more information on charles sekano's life, work, and exhibitions, explore these links:- /en/art/show/art-d3c5zh-en/ - WahooArt's artist profile
- [https://WahooArt.com/@/charles-sekano](https://WahooArt.com/@/charles-sekano) - charles sekano's artwork at WahooArt
Questions & Answers
Where is Charles Sekano from?
Charles Sekano was born in South Africa.
What are the birth city and country of Charles Sekano?
Charles Sekano was born in Johannesburg, in South Africa.
Where can I see Charles Sekano's artworks in chronological order?
A timeline of Charles Sekano's works exists: the artist's Artwork Timeline page orders the artworks by creation date.
What are the birthplace and birth year of Charles Sekano?
Charles Sekano was born in Johannesburg in 1953.
Where can I find statistics about Charles Sekano's works?
A Stats page exists for Charles Sekano, presenting statistics about the artist's artworks on this website.
In which movements did Charles Sekano work?
The movements Charles Sekano worked in can be seen on the artist's All Movements page, which groups the artworks by movement.
How do I find works by Charles Sekano on a specific theme?
To find works by Charles Sekano on a specific theme, use the artist's By Keywords page, which groups the artworks by keyword.
