Our Hero

  • Subject: The painting depicts Fred Rwigyema in a profile view. He is shown wearing his characteristic military uniform and a green beret with a thin silver band, consistent with historical photographs of him.
  • Artistic Style: The portrait uses the same faceted painting technique seen in the other “MAQ” works, with bold, geometric color blocks that create a sense of depth and form.
  • Significance: Fred Rwigyema is recognized as a supreme hero of Rwanda in the “Imanzi” category. He was a key leader who led the Rwanda Patriotic Army (RPA) in the 1990 struggle to return Rwandan refugees to their homeland.