Sayuki Matindiko and His son Stamili Sayuki

Sayuki Matindiko and his son Stamili - I have always seen them in yellow T-shirts - for two years... pic from http://www.afrum.com Stamili Sayuki   http://www.facebook.com/#!/stamili.sayuki Sayuki Matindiko Sayuki (see his paintings) was born in the year of 1963 in Ndanda in southern Tanazania, in the region called Mtwara. His father originated from Makua tribe and his mother comes from Mwera tribe. Sayuki finished Primary School in Ndanda, afterwards he continues with Seminar in Lindi. He attends only the first year of Secondary school. He starts his painting in 1981 when reaching 18 years. That was in Ndanda and he paints himself. Three years later he comes to Dar Es Salaam where works mostly as a sign writer. Four years later, in 1998 his art takes him back to his birth place Ndanda where he starts the Tingatinga style painting. Sayuki is known for his mashetani style which comes from 1989 and is similar to the style of late George Lilanga. Finally he moved to Dar es Salaam again and now he is living in Mbagala suburb . He has one son named Stamili who is also painting. He is around 20 years. Sayuki is very good friend with Max Kamundi. They are neighbors visiting each other on daily basis. from http://www.afrum.com Music Makers Sayuki Matindiko (1963 - 2011) - Dar-es-Salaam, Tanzania 2010 Oil enamel on canvas (21 1/2" h x 15 1/2"w) Sayuki Matindiko worked in a mashetani style derived from that of the famous Tanzanian artist George Lilanga, but in recent years his style divereged in important ways. Sadly, Sayuki passed away shortly after we bought this painting, in February 2011. $550

Ilona Fűzéková poses with painter Sayuki Matindiko and Beatrice Peter, wife and son of the painter Peter Martin who passed away in 2005. from http://www.afrum.com/index.php?hash=c5358277cfb1e6742f7f5c5e6341bd2d&categ=kontakt&action=vypis