Kansiime Brian Lister (b. 1995) is a contemporary African artist from Kampala, Uganda, who brings Black history to life through oil and acrylic paint on canvas. With over a decade of experience, Kansiime creates powerful portraits that blend the present-day Black woman with elements of ancient times. His work often features Black women dressed in ancient clothing like the Victorian inspired attire, reimagining their stories in a historical context that celebrates their strength, grace, and resilience. Each painting serves as a reminder of the beauty and power of Black women throughout history, capturing their influence across time with a timeless style that honors their legacy. Kansiime’s art invites viewers to see Black women as enduring symbols of pride and history, offering glimpses into a world where the past and present flow together seamlessly.

RESUME
SOLO EXHIBITIONS
2024. Threads of Time. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. Ogirikan art gallery. Nigeria.
GROUP EXHIBITIONS
2024. Place of Repose II.
2024. Harlem Fine Art Fair.
2024. In search of Dreams. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. When the Sun Stands Still. Mitochondria gallery. Houston. TX.
2023. An Odyssey of Identity. Firetti Contemporary. Dubai. UAE.
2023. Nothing Compares. TAAG. New York, NY.
2022. Alexis Gallery. Lagos, Nigeria.
2021. Wonder Gallery. Kampala. Uganda.
2020. Gumbo Gallery. Illinois.

RESIDENCY
2022. Alexis Gallery. Lagos, Nigeria.
2019. Sons of Art Gallery. Kampala. Uganda.

EDUCATION
2019. Bachelor’s degree in international Business at Makerere University Business School.