This wonderful work created by Janefer Ngomange, Threads of Blessing artist, measures 13 x 9 inches. The work provides a view of intergenerational community life in Uganda. Janefer stitches intricate detail into each of the characters within the scene. The patterns and colors she uses are unique to each individual. The colorful patterns on the women's dresses, and the small details of the woman on the path's purse. Note the bright white in the collars and on the soles of the children's shoes and the precise black stitches that articulate the folds and contours of the clothing. The weight of the man sitting on the stool is revealed in the position of his torso and legs atop the carefully stitched details of the stool.
There's so much to see in this work, the texture of the tree top created by a multitude of French knots and the lovely backdrop of mountains under a beautiful blue sky.
Janefer lives in a small village in the district of Nebbi in northwest Uganda. Nebbi borders Lake Albert to the south, the River Nile to the east, and the Congo to the west.
Living in a mud hut with a thatched roof, Jenefer’s life revolves around caring for her family and crops. She will use the funds she receives from her artistry to provide education for her children; medical support for herself and her family; seeds or fertilizer for her crops; repairs to her home, or even begin to build a new one; and provide for any orphans for whom she cares as a result of HIV AIDS or other illnesses.
She meets weekly with her fellow needleworkers. The community they have developed through Threads of Blessing encourages each of them and has significantly raised their self-esteem.
