Absa Bank Mozambique inaugurated the exhibition by Mozambican artist Pekiwa on December 1, and for this purpose promoted the 2nd edition of Pop-Up Arte, where it transformed the Promenade of the Premier Center in downtown Maputo into a cultural stage.

In a relaxed atmosphere, those present were treated to the 'Recriação' exhibition by one of the leading names in contemporary Mozambican art. With a vast career, the artist's work is inspired by the canoes of Mozambique Island, a place he considers to be inspirational and an inexhaustible source of stories about life and the world, carved from the trunks of cashew and mango trees, and old doors, windows and other traditional domestic utensils that he transforms into works of art. Thanks to her talent, they are given new life in the form of sculptures.

The bank presents an innovative concept and elevates national culture at the Absa Bank Mozambique Premier Center Walk.

Tânia Oliveira, Director of Marketing and Corporate Relations, said that '"We put national culture at the forefront and our Premier space is a privileged place to receive the best of our artists. We're very happy to help boost Mozambican art and demonstrate that Africanicity can be represented in many ways''.

With this innovative and impactful concept for Mozambican artists and culture in general, Absa Bank Moçambique's main objective is to make art accessible to everyone.

More about the artist

Pekiwa or Nelson Augusto Carlos Ferreira, born in Maputo on January 30, 1977, has been sculpting since childhood. At a very young age, Pekiwa took part in various national and international workshops and began exhibiting his work in 1997.

His work goes beyond borders and is present in private collections and public and private institutions in Mozambique, Portugal, South Africa, Botswana, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, Senegal, Spain, the Netherlands, the USA, England, Japan, Italy and Australia, among others.

Absa Bank Moçambique, SA. is part of Absa Group Limited, an African financial services group that aims to be the pride of the continent. Absa Group Ltd. is listed on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange in South Africa, one of the largest diversified financial services groups in Africa, with a presence in 12 countries across the continent and around 42,000 employees.

Absa has actively participated in the development of the financial system at all levels. It has been in the market for over 42 years, in partnership with a range of different public and private entities in all sectors of the economy.