Philipo Dyauli

Philipo Dyauli is a self-taught painter, muralist and illustrator from Tanzania and currently based in Minneapolis, MN. As a self-taught painter and muralist, he uses color and scale to illustrate the importance of people over material objects. Dyauli explores and transforms personal experiences into life-size paintings to create a unique form of visual storytelling. His practice allows him to explore issues of identity and multiculturalism.
Representation is a key message throughout his work, as he questions the systems in place that overlook black and brown bodies. As an immigrant artist, Dyauli is interested in his work to contribute to the discussions and changes in our community. He is dedicated to telling stories and for people to see themselves in the artwork through shared experiences and traditions. 
He believes art created with intention and thought can be a powerful tool to connect people in our community. Dyauli is at a stage of his career where he wants to pursue goals that innovate the boundar