“Artwithjolo is a creative platform founded by an African artist whose work is inspired by the journey between cultures and personal experiences. Instead of paint and brushes, the artworks are built by hand from hundreds of materials, creating textured surfaces that invite both sight and touch.”
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"Choose from over 100+ artworks and bring texture, character, and personality into your space. Not just to see, but to touch. Art rental allows the work to travel, meet new walls, and spark conversations, quietly slowing people down, making them smile, and inviting interactive curiosity, without long-term commitment."
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Behind the art: who is Jolo?
I am Monica NtegeJolo, an artist oringinally from Uganda. my Creative journey started in 2017 at a very low point in my life. I build art by hand from hundreds of small materials, carefully layering textures to create surfaces that invite both sight and touch. Every artwork is a symbol of connection. The process of building art is where I find growth, reflection, patience, independence, and love.
Today, my process-based craft carries strong social and therapeutic value. Through sharing and exhibiting my techniques, I invite others to pause, reset, and reconnect.
I work from a small studio and office space at home, and bring finished works to my exhibition space.
Reviews
What people share about Art with Jolo:
"I had seen some of your work on your website, but I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit your gallery. Wonderful to see the 3D art, to touch it and enjoy the diversity of materials that you dare to use. So many pieces make a strong statement. Good “icebreakers” for an awkward setting I would think. Very interesting to hear some of the stories behind your work, thanks for sharing! I am inspired and the workshop is scheduled!"
Caroline Castle
"Hallo Monica,Ik heb je werk mogen bewonderen tijdens “Proef de Kunst” in Terherne. Wat maak jij een bijzondere, kleurrijke en mooie werken. Met vriendelijke groet,Marco"
Marco van kleef
"Je maakt mooie kunst! Niet alleen voor de ogen maar ook voor de handen. Je bent super creatief!"
Does
"Great workshop with well-defined concept and goals. Location with loads of space and good lighting. Ample introduction, demonstration, breaks ( with delicious bites) and materials (paint, brushes etc…). Superb team building event."
Solomon King Anywar
"I had seen some of your work on your website, but I am glad to have had the opportunity to visit your gallery. Wonderful to see the 3D art, to touch it and enjoy the diversity of materials that you dare to use. So many pieces make a strong statement. Good “icebreakers” for an awkward setting I would think. Very interesting to hear some of the stories behind your work, thanks for sharing! I am inspired and the workshop is scheduled!"
Caroline Castle
"Hallo Monica,Ik heb je werk mogen bewonderen tijdens “Proef de Kunst” in Terherne. Wat maak jij een bijzondere, kleurrijke en mooie werken. Met vriendelijke groet,Marco"
Marco van kleef
Frequently asked questions
I am based in the Netherlands. I Create and do all administration in my tiny home studio from which I take the art works to the gallery. The gallery is located inside the best kickboxing school in Leeuwarden. Energym 058, I normally rent out space at SMOEL KUNSTWERPLAATS but am flexible and can give workshops at any location provided.
Most of my artworks are not created to be owned privately. They are made to be experienced, shared, and interacted with because they invite touch and exploration, Instead of selling the works, I focus on exhibitions, workshops, and art rental, so that the artwork can continue to reach and engage different audiences.
Keep an eye on my social media channels and website for updates on upcoming workshops, exhibitions, and events. I regularly post about new opportunities to experience the art and get involved in creative activities.
Most traditional art is created with paint and brushes and is meant to be viewed from a distance. My artworks are made without paint and without brushes. Instead, they are built using textures, materials, and everyday objects. Each piece is constructed layer by layer, allowing the materials themselves to form the image and the story. That way the art is more engaging and accessible, especially for people who experience the world through touch. For me, art is not only something to observe — it is something to feel, explore, and connect with.
Yes. Even though the artworks are made from many small objects and materials, they are carefully constructed and built to last. Over the years I have developed techniques to securely glue each piece into place. The materials are attached using a strong adhesive process, including specially prepared glues.After the textures are built, the artwork receives a protective layer that helps keep the surface strong and stable and prevents the materials from changing color over time.Once the materials are set, they remain firmly in place. In many ways the surface becomes solid and stable, almost like a sculpted surface.
My artwork combines personal imagination, cultural inspiration, and textured reinterpretation. Some pieces are fully original, while others are inspired by shared imagery, African visual traditions, or digital references that I transform through my own tactile style, materials, and storytelling.
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