Welcome to Episode 5 in our People, Passion, Purpose series!  

Today we're sharing our interview with renowned artist and sculptor Freddy Tsimba.  

" Freddy Bienvenu Tsimba (Kinshasa, 1967) studied monumental sculpture at the Académie des Beaux-Arts de Kinshasa, obtaining his degree in 1989. He then trained for 6 years with master founders in Kinshasa, Kongo central, and Bandundu. Tsimba works with bronze and scrap metal.  The independent and engaged Congolese artist is deeply attached to human rights, particularly those of the most fragile ‒ mothers and children. He exposes the tragedy of war and the ravages of violence over time. But he is also an advocate of peace and resilience, paying magnificent homage to women and to life. Today, Freddy Tsimba is known and renowned in Kinshasa and the international art scene, famous for his sculptures made from casings and cartridges and for his machete houses. He has participated in several editions of the Biennale de Dakar (2002, 2006 and 2008) as well as group exhibitions such as The Divine Comedy (2014), Kongo am Rhein (Basel, 2017) and Afriques Capitales (Lille, 2017) under the aegis of Simon Njami. " 

You can follow Freddy on Instagram @tsimbafreddy

Thank you Milo Ibata for translating and interpreting for us today!

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