The Modern Batik art style is a unique style developed by David Kibuuka and Henry Lutalo Lumu. The first batik style was introduced to Africa in the 60s from Indonesia. The two soon became mesmerized in the style and started to develop a unique style, using the original batik style as the base.

 

 

The Modern Batik embraces some new techniques such as “fragmentation”. This new technique added additional depth to the painting, making them become even more alive. This staple technique, along with the unique color scheme, can be identified as one of the most defining factors of the Modern Batik art style.

 

You can see the unique mood that the Modern Batik style art creates from the sample pictures shown here. These paintings were all created by David Kibuuka himself. The images have been taken from the Zimbe Collection website where the prints and cards from Kibuuka and other Modern Batik artists are available for sale.

 

 

If you wish to become a collector of the Modern Batik art, you will have to contact the staff at Zimbe Collection for special arrangements. The variant themes of Kibuuka’s painting allows the unique Modern Batik style to fit into any scenery. From regular household atmosphere to business surroundings, a well chosen piece of Modern Batik art is able to enhance the mood of the area and emphasize the design and features of the area as well.

 

 

David Kibuuka’s passion for communities and youth education also allowed events such as the Modern Batik Workshop and the Lumu organization to come about. The Modern Batik Workshop features courses for the youth, allowing them to channel their creative energy towards the fascinating world of Modern Batik art. Kibuuka’s passion for helping the children also extends to the charity Lumu Kabasindi Children Foundation. Through this foundation Kibuuka strives to help the youth who suffered from losing their parents to HIV/AIDS in Uganda, generating funding for the organization through his own art work available at the Zimbe Collection website.

 

There is also a new book out that was designed for both collectors and artists interested in the Modern Batik art. For more information regarding the book, the art or the artists of Modern Batik please visit the David Kibuuka website.