Houston Maludi: A Monochromatic Vision from the Heart of Congo Born in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo, in 1978, Houston Maludi’s artistic journey is inextricably linked to his homeland and its vibrant, complex identity. From a young age, he demonstrated an innate talent for drawing, initially using watercolors gifted by an uncle and a simple stick as his brush – tools that speak volumes about his resourceful beginnings and immediate connection to the materials of his craft. This early practice laid the foundation for his distinctive style, ‘Monochromique Cubisme Symbiotique Quant…