Kalvin Zane is a self discovered artist based at IVUKA arts center in Kigali, born April 1987 In Lesotho and raised in Kigali. Kalvin discovered his artistic talent at earlier age as he could remember, at age of six he drew a portrait of his father and surprised the whole family, from where he got support and encouragement,. kalvin grew up in creativity mind forming objects using locally found objects like wires, plastic bottles etc ,what he calls sculptures of early age. After high school graduation he decided to pursuit his talent in art he once discovered really long time ago,he has never known any other job other than art and expanding it by teaching schools in Kigali and national wide.. He get his inspirations from the world around him and the courage of his fellow artist at Ivuka arts center that never stop to to turn the face of Rwandan contemporary art . please welcome to the tour of his amazing creativity.
Kalvin works at Ivuka Arts Kigali which is a group of established artists who are dedicated to discovering and nurturing young talent while launching Rwandan contemporary art to global heights. Since its inception in 2007, Ivuka has become the face of Rwandan art to both the national and international communities alike. In the last 4 years Ivuka has become the most sought-after fine arts destination for expatriates and diplomats in Rwanda. Yet despite this incredible success, Ivuka Arts Founder and Director Collin Sekajugo still envisions the studio primarily as a place where art is used to change lives.
Through Ivuka’s mentoring program, artists who formerly struggled to make a living are honing their skills, finding platforms for exposure, and gaining name recognition. Children who formerly begged on the streets are finding hope and educational opportunities through RwaMakondera, Ivuka’s traditional dance troupe.
In a very real sense, Ivuka has become more than “The Rebirth of Contemporary Rwandan Art”. It has become the start of a bright new life for each person it touches.