Manuel was born in Mozambique. In 1990 Manuel joined
fellow Mozambique artist, Amarildo Alberto at his art studio, 'Phambili' in
Durban, South Africa, where he is still based today. In 1996, Manuel's work
was selected for an exhibition in Australia. The exhibition not only gave
Manuel's work international exposure, but also provided him with a new source
of inspiration and knowledge to draw upon.
Through his artwork, Manuel's objective is to communicate his thoughts on life
in Africa to the international community, with particular reference to family
matters, relationships and love in general. He is also passionate about
helping young African artists to establish themselves in both the local and
international market.
The following artworks are a representation of the Artist's body of work. A wider
selection
is available for viewing at Afrikana Gallery in South Melbourne. |
