Arts by mwanga
Visual Artist
about mwanga
Mwanga William began painting when he was very young, growing up in Entebbe, Uganda. He was fortunate enough to have a neighbor who was an artist who specialized in drawing illustrations for books and magazines. He helped Mwanga develop his love for art.
He continued on to university to study Fine Arts at the Michelangelo College of Creative Arts in Kisubi, Uganda, and graduated in 2004 with a diploma.
Many of his paintings reflect African cultural activities and lifestyles, which are centered around Lake Victoria - Fishing, Ceremonial Dancing, Farming, Livestock, and Daily Life in the Village. He also enjoys painting animals found in Eastern Africa in the Great Lakes region, including Uganda’s national bird, the Crested Crane.
He tries not to emulate in any one artist in particular and instead chooses to develop his own style that falls into the semi-abstract and realism genres. He prefers painting rough textures using brushes with either oil or acrylic paint. He also creates sculptures out of metal, paper, wood, and fiberglass. Most of his sculptures currently reside in schools, hotels, and churches throughout Uganda.
When he’s not painting, he is the Assistant Rowing Coach at the Putney School in Vermont and has been the coach of the Uganda National Rowing Team and Uganda National Para-Rowing Team. He also holds a huge passion for soccer and plays regularly.
Mwanga currently resides in Brattleboro, Vermont.
Available Works
Cranes by the Lake, $1,350
Dimensions: 44 5/8 x 24 1/8 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
ladies carrying baskets, $1,500
Dimensions: 50 1/16 x 30 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
herdsman, $1,250
Dimensions: 39 1/4 x 27 3/16 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
mother and son, $475
Dimensions: 14 1/6 x 20 1/2 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
mother and child from the garden, $615
Dimensions: 16 1/4 x 30 9/16 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
lone crane, $515
Dimensions: 20 x 29 3/4 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
ladies carrying pots, $950
Dimensions: 45 x 21 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
women with firewood, $675
Dimensions: 21 1/8 x 35 3/8 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2022
Heading to the market, $1,350
Dimensions: 30 1/2 x 46 3/4 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2020
kids with jerry cans, $615
Dimensions: 30 x 22 5/16 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
giraffe on alert, $575
Dimensions: 25 1/8 x 18 3/16 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
elephants at sunset, $1,450
Dimensions: 50 1/8 x 28 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2022
bee eaters, $435
Dimensions: 13 3/16 x 17 1/8 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2023
chimpanzee portrait, $575
Dimensions: 18 1/16 x 21 3/4 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2022
giraffe race, $915
Dimensions: 29 1/2 x 30 1/8 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2020
from the well, $575
Dimensions: 14 1/8 x 25 3/16 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2023
hawkers, $475
Dimensions: 18 3/16 x 22 5/16 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2021
Gorilla portrait, $825
Dimensions: 20 1/4 x 30 1/4 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2021
Enkwanzi, $215
Dimensions: 11 x 14 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2023
learning a new skill, $575
Dimensions: 16 9/16 x 14 9/16 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
Meeting of Local Kayakers, $1,250
Dimensions: 50 1/4 x 30 1/4 in
Materials: Oil on canvas
Year: 2023
Prints
Long-Horned Cow Herd, $475
Dimensions: 13 1/4 x 33 1/2 in
Materials: Acrylic on canvas
Year: 2017
To purchase a print, visit the Arts by Mwanga Store at Society 6.
Contact Mwanga at mwangawilliam@gmail.com with any questions.
*NOTE: Prices do not include shipping.
Commissions
Option 1
Mwanga is currently accepting commissions.
Prices are based on canvas size. The subject, size, and price will be agreed upon before work on the painting begins, with the minimum cost starting at $350, shipping not included.
Completed works will be framed in an unstained wooden floating frame. The frame can be modified or left off to fit your needs.
This option takes 4-8 weeks from initial contact to complete and be shipped.
Email Mwanga at mwangawilliam@gmail.com to discuss options.
Option 2
If a large painting isn’t in your price range, Mwanga can paint a single-subject portrait for $60, including shipping.
(Animals, People, Objects, etc.)
Completed pieces will be on 5x7in canvas paper in acrylic paint.
This option takes 2-4 weeks from initial contact to complete and be shipped.
Email Mwanga at mwangawilliam@gmail.com with your name, your mailing address, and a photo or two of your chosen portrait subject.
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Interviews and media
2024
Artwork by Mwanga William on Display at Mocha Joe’s
2023
Painter Mwanga William Opens RAC Gallery Season
Painting as a means of connecting: Ugandan artist Mwanga William’s work on display at Northfield
Mount Hermon’s Rhodes Arts Center through Oct. 6
Brattleboro artist Mwanga William to exhibit paintings at Northfield Mount Hermon
Artist William Mwanga's Story, Beneath Our Skin: VAAADAN Member Stories
Brattleboro artists sell artwork in Municipal Center to celebrate Juneteenth
2021
Artist Meet & Greet at Kuya's Sandwiches + Kitchen
2019
“From Uganda to Vermont: Paintings by Mwanga William” Opening at The 99 Gallery and Center
2016
contact mwanga
mwangawilliam@gmail.com
