The Melrose Gallery is pleased to present Summer Edit, a curated group exhibition bringing together a dynamic selection of contemporary African artists whose practices reflect the richness and diversity of artistic production across the continent.
This exhibition features works spanning painting, mixed media, and works on paper, exploring themes of identity, mythology, psychological landscapes, and lived experience. Summer Edit brings into dialogue both established artists from The Melrose Gallery programme and introduces two important new voices: Souleymane Konaté and Mwass Githinji.
Through distinct visual languages and conceptual approaches, the artists in Summer Edit examine personal and collective narratives, offering insight into contemporary African identity and imagination.
The Melrose Gallery is proud to present Summer Edit, a group exhibition showcasing a carefully selected presentation of contemporary artists whose practices reflect the depth, complexity, and dynamism of contemporary African art.
Bringing together artists working across painting, drawing, and mixed media, the exhibition reflects a wide range of conceptual concerns — from mythology and symbolism to psychological introspection and contemporary lived experience. The works presented demonstrate the breadth of visual language emerging from artists engaging with both personal narrative and broader cultural contexts.
Summer Edit also marks an important moment for The Melrose Gallery as we introduce two significant new artists to our programme: Souleymane Konaté and Mwass Githinji.
Souleymane Konaté’s expressive and imaginative practice blends human, animal, and symbolic forms, creating richly layered compositions that explore transformation, mythology, and identity. His work reflects both spontaneity and conceptual depth, offering a compelling visual language rooted in intuition and storytelling.
Mwass Githinji’s practice explores the psychological and emotional dimensions of human experience. His works draw from memory, mythology, and introspection, creating figures that exist between reality and imagination. His approach reflects a sensitivity to vulnerability, emotional complexity, and narrative ambiguity.
Alongside these new additions, Summer Edit presents works by artists from The Melrose Gallery’s established programme, whose practices continue to shape contemporary African visual culture. Together, these artists reflect a generation engaging with new visual languages while remaining connected to cultural memory and lived experience.
Summer Edit offers collectors and audiences an opportunity to encounter diverse artistic voices united by a shared commitment to experimentation, storytelling, and contemporary expression.