‘Self Talk’: Mental conversation on canvas

A variety of artworks by Ronnie Ogwang on display during the Self Talk exhibition at the Banana Hill Art Gallery in Kiambu County, Kenya on June 11, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

For Ronnie Ogwang, the journey in art follows a familiar narrative: he began painting when he was young and, decades later, is still devoted to his craft. The only difference is that his style has evolved over the years, shaped by the twists and turns of artistic exploration and growth.

Born and raised in Uganda, and with a studio in Kampala, he started his journey as a visual artist as soon as he graduated from Makerere university, where he was studying for a bachelor’s degree in industrial art and design in 2007.