Artist’s exhibition unleashes explosion of colour, emotion

KuGompo artist Teneale Dirker is redefining how audiences experience colour and emotion through her latest solo exhibition,Untamed Colour, currently on show at CVD Art Gallery. Set to be further enriched by a formal artist walkabout on August 15, the exhibition offers not only a visual experience but also a personal connection to the artist’s intuitive creative world. Unlike many exhibitions guided by a central theme,Untamed Colouris deliberately free-flowing.

“It is not built around a single concept,” Dirker told the Go!&Express. “It’s a collection of moments, emotions and inspirations that arise naturally in my everyday life, from nature and fruit to the silhouette of a person.” This openness lies at the heart of her work, where colour becomes both subject and storyteller. “It can transform a space, lift a mood and spark joy.Untamed Colourcelebrates that freedom.” Dirker’s creative process reflects the same sense of spontaneity that defines the exhibition.

Every painting starts with a background colour inspired by her emotional state before she allows the work to develop naturally. “I don’t force a concept. It’s a quiet moment where I discover what I want to bring to life,” she said. Working intuitively, she builds each piece layer by layer, beginning with darker tones that create structure before introducing vibrant colours that bring movement and energy to the canvas.