TOP 15 – LONGLISTED 2024 Artist: Patience Abigail Mirembe
Title: Scales and Souls
Medium: Pen and Coloured Pencil on Paper
Size: 30cm x 40cm
Year: 2023
Born in September 2001, Patience Abigail Mirembe is a full-time artist based in Kampala, Uganda. She holds a Bachelor of Industrial and Fine Arts degree from Makerere University, Uganda.
“Through my work, I address issues such as child labour, gender-based violence, mental health challenges and corruption. I illuminate the hidden narratives of marginalized communities, fostering empathy and understanding. I am committed to using art as a platform for change and encourage engagement and action so as to contribute to a Uganda, where all citizens can thrive and realize their full potential.” – Patience Abigail Mirembe.
She had this to say about her entry artwork: “The drawing invites the viewer to reflect deeply on the consequences of corruption and greed. By portraying Lady Justice holding scales with skulls, it suggests that corruption leads to moral decay and the loss of one’s soul, equating unethical actions with death—whether spiritual, social or even literal.”
Email: patienceabigailmirembe@gmail.com
