- Makerere University, School of Industrial and Fine Arts
- 147 Kasubi View, P. O. Box 7062
- KAMPALA, Uganda
- Phone: (772) 427-315
- Email: pkwesi@sifa.mak.ac.ug
EDUCATION
2005 | Middlesex University | Ph.D., Art and Design EducationDissertation: Transformation in Arts Education: Production and use of art in Uganda. |
1988 | Makerere University | M.A (FA), Industrial Ceramics |
1986 | Makerere University | PGDE, Art and Crafts |
1985 | Makerere University | Ceramics, Graphics minor, Core Courses(First Class Honours) |
Others:
1993 | GMDC – Hague, Holland | INCO-EP |
1992 | Data Centre – Kampala | IDTP |
1988 – 2008 | ………………… | Several other certificates |
CAREER EMPLOYMENT
DURATION | INSTITUTION | DESIGNATION |
2007 – present | Development Consultants International | e-Learning specialist, Graphic Design Specialist |
September 2007 – Present | Department of Visual Communication Design & Multimedia, Makerere University, Kampala. | Associate Professor of Art and Design |
December 1994 | Department of Industrial art and Design, Makerere University, Kampala | Senior Lecturer |
September 1989 | Department of Industrial art and Design, Makerere University, Kampala | Lecturer |
April 1985 | Department of Industrial art and Design, Makerere University, Kampala | Assistant Lecturer |
September 2006 – Present | Department of Art/Education, Uganda Christian University, Mukono. | Visiting Professor |
September – December 2002 | Middlesex University, London, School of Arts | Visiting Instructor/Lecturer |
SOLO EXHIBITIONS PUBLICATIONS
- “Pottery Kids – Nature in Action” Hounslow Heath, London UK (2006)
- “Africa’s contribution to UK” Montague Hall, Central Hounslow – London, UK (2005)
- “Out of Africa” West Thames College, London, UK (2005)
- “Black History Month” Robinson Hall, Central Hounslow – London, UK (2005)
- “African Contemporary Pottery” Vista Business Centre, Hounslow – London, UK (2004)
- “Human Rights and Art” APORENet/Beavers Youth Centre, Hounslow – London, UK (2003)
- “Improving African Pottery” Middlesex University, London UK (2001)
- Uganda Germany Cultural Society, Kampala (1999)
- Uganda Germany Cultural Society, Kampala (1998)
- Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala (1998)
- “Ceramics in Kampala” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala (1988)
JOINT EXHIBITIONS
- Ubuntu Peace Drum, Kasalani, Nairobe, Kenya (2007)
- Rafiki Trust Art Exhibition (workshop), Nyumba ya Sanaa, Dar es Sallam, Tanzania (2007)
- “Different But One- 11” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2007)
- “Different But One- 10” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2006)
- “Different But One- 8” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2003)
- “Different But One- 7” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2002)
- “Different But One- 6” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2001)
- “AFORD Artists”, Deventer – Netherlands (2000)
- “Different But One- 5” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (2000)
- “Franco Verrocca Italian Sculptor Show”, Makerere Art Gallery (1999)
- 1999 Wildlife Art – Uganda and Italy, Nommo Gallery and the National Park of Abruzzo, Abruzzo – Italy
- Different But One- 4 Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1999)
- Different But One- 3 Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1998)
- All Ugandan Artists of the Year, Nommo Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1998)
- International Encounter on Contemporary Art, Havana – Cuba (1998)
- Weismann Institute, Rohovot – Isreal (1998)
- “75 Years Platinum (Makerere) Exhibition”, Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1997)
- “World Environment Exhibition”, Grand Imperial Hotel, Kampala – Uganda (1997)
- “Blossoming Pearl of Africa Arts”, Brussels – Belgium (1997)
- “East African Art Exhibition”, Nairobi Kenya (1997)
- “Different But One- 2” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1997)
- Uganda Artists Association, Sheraton, Kampala – Uganda (1996)
- “Different But One- 1” Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1996)
- “The Revival of Uganda Artists Association”, EAGEN Mansions, Kampala – Uganda (1994)
- International Artists/Designers, GMDC, Hague – Netherlands (1993)
- Upcoming artists – Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (1989)
My works of Art as Collections
- Kasalani Guest House, Nairobi Kenya
- Nyumba ya Sanaa, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
- Africa Policy Research Network, London UK (Paintings, Ceramics, Graphics)
- Makerere Art Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (Ceramics)
- U& Me Gifts, Mombasa – Kenya (Ceramics)
- Larco Concrete Products, Kampala – Uganda (Ceramics)
- US Ambassador Residence, Kampala – Uganda (Ceramics)
- Nommo Gallery, Kampala – Uganda (Ceramics and Paintings)
- British Council, London – UK (Ceramics)
- City Hall, Hague (Paintings and Designs)
- Wilfredo Lam Centre, Havana – Cuba (Ceramics)
- Weismann Institute, Rohovot – Isreal (Paintings and Ceramics)
- The National Park of Abruzzo, Abruzzo – Italy
- Deventer Town Hall, Netherlands
- Hounslow Council, London UK
- Chiswick House, London UK
- Meadows Estate, West Hounslow, London UK
- Art and Human Rights Project, Africa Policy Research Network,
Many other individual collectors around the world (Ceramics, Paintings, Metalwork, designs)
PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS
- “The Structuralist Approach: The Art that Lies Beneath” article in the Solo exhibition by Ritah Nabuyungo Edopu, Afriart Gallery, Kampala (2006)
- “Developing Knowledge Centre” article in the Different but One – Ten, Makerere University, Uganda (2006)
- Ugandan Artists: Meet Philip Kwesiga Katatumba, (2006)
- Transformation in Arts Education: Production and Use of Pottery in Nkore, S W Uganda (2005)
- Artists Working with African Policy Research Network, Designers Within, London (2004)
- Using Ceramics and other surfaces, www.africancolours.com/?content/philipkwesigakatatumba.html (2004)
- Appreciation, Production and Improvement of Art/Crafts and Culture in the Districts (2001)
- 1001 Reasons to Love the Earth (2000)
- “War in the Eyes of Contemporary Ugandan Artists” BAFA & art dialogue, Netherlands (1998)
- Utilization and Improvement of Fireclays in Uganda, Makerere University, Kampala
- Ceramics Industries in and Around Kampala, Makerere University (1988)
CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS (PAPERS AND POSTERS)
- Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort, Kampala – The Influence of North and South Ceramics on Art Practice, Teaching and Industry in Uganda, (Dec 2007)
- Uganda Christian University – ‘Communications Skills between artists and Clients’, (4 Aug 2007)
- Art and Human Rights Conference, Hounslow London, UK – Organizer/Presenter “Using Art to address issues of Health among BME communities” (2005)
- Geology Conference, Sheraton Kampala: Paper presented “Uganda’s Clay Deposits: Mineral resource development for ceramics” (2001)
- Art and Design Education Exchange with Africa (ADEEA), Helsinki: Paper presented: “Art and Design In Makerere: Education through the Visual Imagery” (2001)
- APILAC workshops, I@mak.com project: paper presented: Production of Crafts in the Competitive world vs. local Technologies” (2001)
- Shibori Mono-print and Photography Workshop: Organiser/Facilitator (1999)
- International Encounter on Contemporary Art, Havana: Paper presented: “Uganda’s contemporary art” (1998)
- 13th Commonwealth of Education Ministers Parallel Convention (1997)
- International Symposium on Mining Investments in Uganda (1997)
- Textile Design Production, Presentation and Marketing Workshop (1997)
- Pottery and Ceramics in Uganda, Ryakasinga: Paper presented (1989)
OTHER PRESENTATIONS
Major Achievements
Margaret Trowell School of Industrial and Fine Arts and Uganda
- Introduction of Weaving, Photography, Fashion, and Jewellery courses.
- Computer Laboratory and Equipment
- An Expanded Learning Resource Centre
- Formulation of Clay bodies kiln construction and Ceramic Equipment (local)
- Annual Art Exhibition and Publication
- Postgraduate enrolment record
- Revival and initiation of operations of Makerere Art Gallery
- Curator of exhibitions at Makerere Art Gallery
- Re-introduced a functional library and resource centre
Outside Uganda
- I have curated exhibitions in London since 2004 working together with Africa Policy Research Network
- I have successfully organised artists and curated exhibitions in the Netherlands in 2000 and in UK in 2003 to 2005.
- Since 2003, I have successfully carried out workshops, seminars and exhibitions with young people and women from BME communities in London, UK.
- In 2001, I initiated a link with the University of Helsinki, Finland and Makerere University, School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Uganda with the main focus on study exchange among staff and students.
- In 1999, I initiated a linkage between Middlesex Uninversity UK, and Makerere University, Uganda has greatly benefited staff training and research.
GRANTS AND OTHER AWARDS
- Makerere University, Competitive Research Grants, $ 15,800, 2007
- Makerere University, Research Grant for PhD research, $ 5,500, 2003
- Makerere University, Rockefeller I@mak for Decentralisation, $ 15,000, 2001
- Makerere University, Competitive Research Grant, $ 3,900, 1997
RESEARCH and ACADEMIC SUPERVISORY WORK
I have successfully carried out the following researches:
2007 – Ongoing | “The Need for Ceramic Centres in Uganda”, based in South Western Uganda. |
2005 | Completed a research in “Transformation of arts Education: Production and use of Pottery in Nkore Southwestern Uganda” |
2004 | Art and Human Rights “Africa and Human Rights Awareness using art”, London UK |
2004 | Researcher HE Link Project “Appropriate Design Education for Entrepreneurship and Sustainable Development” DFID/British Council |
2001 | Completed a research in Appreciation, Production and Improvement of Local Arts/Crafts in Uganda. |
1997 | Utilization and Improvement of Fireclays in Uganda |
1986 | Floor tiles and production constraints: A case study Uganda Clay works Kajansi |
1984 | Determining Factors of Pottery in Ibanda County |
I have successfully supervised and graduated the following for Masters of Fine Art Programme
- Angelo Kakande – Ceramics
- Godfrey Kisule – Ceramics
- Julius Segantebuka – Ceramics
- Annette Sebba – Photography
- Stephen Sendagire – Ceramics
- Ayebare – Olowo – Ceramics
Since 1989 I have supervised numerous research projects from Makerere University undergraduate art programmes
COURSES TAUGHT
Pottery and Ceramics | (BA FA) 6314; Graduate MAFA, Makerere University, Kampala) | Teaching Evaluation 1985 – 1995 A/B (A = excellent)Teaching Evaluation since 1995 5.0/4.0 (5 = excellent) |
Research | (MAFA 7001; Undergraduate BIFA 7015, Makerere University, Kampala) | Teaching Evaluation 1995 – todate 4.5/3.5 (5 = excellent) |
African Pottery and Ceramics | BA Design – Middlesex University LondonSpring 2002 |
QUOTED IN OR INTERVIEWED BY
Africancolours: your guide to contemporary African art
Interview by Africancolours.com Read more · Uganda · uganda.africancolours.net …. Through the eyes of Dr. Philip Kwesiga.
Ugandan Artists: Meet Philip Kwesiga Katatumba
Philip Kwesiga Katatumba is not only an academic and teacher but he is a … It is wonderful – I wish we had a face to face interview may be it could have …
www.ugpulse.com/articles/daily/Arts.asp?ID=275
Art – Design – Education – Exchange with Africa
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by the likes of; Bruno Ssrunkuuma, John Mugisha and Philip Kwesiga, who produced …. majority of potters interviewed, men in particular, spent most of the …
arted.uiah.fi/adeea/adeea1.pdf
newsletter.htm
by Dr Philip K. Kwesiga (International participant from Uganda) …. to respond to questions from the Television clue that had come to interview the artist. …
www.artshost.org/ngoma/ngomanews.htm
Arts Dialogue: Bahá´í Association for the Arts
The next poem which I quote from caught my eye because I feel as if I might be ‘a real … My Wealth, 1999, acrylic on canvas. by Philip Kwesiga, Uganda. …
bahai-library.org/bafa/contents.htm
UNIVERSITY SERVICE
- Higher Degrees Committee, Chairperson, Makerere University, 1994-present
- Judge, UNFP – Populations challenges Art Committee
- Doctoral Student Program and Admissions Committee, Department of Industrial Art and Design, Makerere University, 2002-present
- Doctoral Supervisors and Students Guidelines, Makerere University, 2007 – Present
- Planning and Development Committee, School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University, 2000-Present
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
1996 – 2001 | School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University Kampala | Dean |
1999-2000 | School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University Kampala | Chair of Senate Humanities Committee |
1996-2001 | School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University Kampala | Member of Senate |
1996-2001 | School of Industrial and Fine Arts, Makerere University Kampala | Chair of Board of Studies |
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
Development Consultants International | Graphic Design Specialist |
Uganda Artists Association | Vice Chair, 1998 – 2001 |
Uganda Germany Cultural Society | Life Member, 1992 – Present |
Historical Building Association | Board Member, 1998 – Present |
OTHER PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Ceramics Research Institute
Research Associate, August 1999 – July 2005
Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST),
Research Associate, July 1998 – May 1999
The Uganda British Alumni Association
Member, September 2006 – Present
CONSULTING CLIENTS
Fountain Publishers; Uganda Posts and Telecommunications; The New Vision; Uganda Clays Limited; Uganda Christian University, Mukono; Lugazi University, Lugazi; Uganda Television; Gem Connection; External Security Organisation; Uganda Law Society; Uganda Literature Bureau; Damanico Ltd; Kabale University; Meadows Estate, Hounslow London; Africa Policy Research Network, Hounslow London
Community Services
2005 | Volunteer to win London 2012 |
2005 | Organiser of art activities for Refugee communities in West London |
2004 | African Artist Volunteer, Africa Policy Research Network, London UK |
2003 | Giving art lessons to communities in West London, Hounslow UK |
2001-2002 | External examiner for Nkumba University from 2001 to 2002 |
1999 – to date | Chairperson, Art For Development (AFORD) |
1994-2002 | Represented the Faculty and University at different bodies and committees |
1992 – to date | Cadre |
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EMT2201 Engineering Mathematics IV | DOC | PS |