Ritah Kivumbi
About Ritah Kivumbi
Ritah is a blind painter. She is a calm, soft spoken jolly woman who smiles at the mere mention of her name. She's an inspiring painter and visual artist. Amongst her painting she also makes jewellery, teaches sighted and non-sighted artists and also produces textile design.
Ritah lost her sight from a sudden illness in 2008. Even though she could no longer work as curator, her passion for art continued to grow. She uses touch and her imagination to complete her artwork. She has 3 children and a doting husband.
While doing her work, she draws inspiration for her pieces from Bible stories, special days such as Valentine’s Day, Women’s Day among other things and holds exhibitions for her art pieces. She started organising these art exhibitions in 2015 and has so far held 10.
Ritah knows how a painting needs to look since she bears the picture in her mind. Ritah's eldest daughter, Amazing Grace helps her interpret the work and explain the process to customers. Who is also an avid painter herself.
You will find Ritah at Namirembe Guest House in Mengo where her art gallery is located.
