Baker Artist Portfolios

Innocent P. Mbasela "Mwaipungu" is an artist from Dar es Salaam, Tanzania (East Africa), and currently resides in Baltimore City, Maryland. His work has been shown in exhibitions around Africa, Asia, Europe and America. And his paintings have been sold to art patrons around the world. He inherited his love of art from his father before he passed away in 1994. Mwaipungu developed his career at Nafasi Art Space before joining Mwenge Vijana Art, where he received many awards. Mwaipungu also spends his free time working with children residing in the many Tanzanian orphanages and encourages art appreciation through his passion. He has worked with NGO's, international schools, and sponsored Art and Wine parties. When not painting, Mwaipungu works as an unofficial guide Organizing Tours to visitors who visit his beautiful country Tanzania. Mwaipungu uses various mediums of art, such as acrylics, oil and watercolor. Through cubism inspiration, he has reinvented his own unique style dubbed "M i k a t o A r t". Mwaipungu blends colors and various mediums to create DOPE, bold and beautiful art pieces.

As part of the Accomplished Arts Apprentices Program. Mwaipungu has developed skills in historic preservation including masonry and window restoration – completing restoration projects around the city. He has particularly enjoyed taking part in the installations at The Peale – learning art handling and installation techniques.