Jozimar Matimano's art speaks to the immigrant experience, and the complexities of the American identity

February 25, 2022 | NHNPR | Peter Biello & Julia Furukawa

Jozimar Matimano’s art is full of tiny surprises: a flag, a bracelet, a hair pick. It’s vibrant, making use of bold colors and sharp contrasts. It’s political — sometimes overtly, sometimes subtly. While it’s made using the timeless tradition of oil paint on canvas, it’s distinctly contemporary. Matimano’s oil paintings are on display at the Victorian Mansion Gallery at Kimball Jenkins School of Art in Concord as part of an exhibit, “Finding Home: Portraits, Memories and Art of Immigrants.” [. . .]

Matimanos Art Speaks to the Immigrant Experience

February 28, 2022 | Concord Monitor | Peter Beillo

Matimano was born in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. When he was ten, to escape violence there, his family moved to Nakivale, a refugee camp in Uganda. In addition to his own paintings, Matimano’s exhibit features expertly woven baskets, used to hold fruit, made by friends he met at the camp, with whom he still keeps in touch. [. . .]

Proctor Arts: Welcomes the Work of Artist Jozimar Matimano

January 5, 2022 | Proctor Arts | Scott Allenby

Proctor Academy is thrilled to welcome the work of artist Jozimar Matimano to our exhibit space in the Lovejoy Library from January 5 through the end of May, 2022. A fine art painter from the East Democratic Republic of Congo and now a naturalized American citizen living in Manchester, New Hampshire, Jozi’s work skillfully ranges between joyful, intimate moments and political, economic and identity challenges of daily living. [. . .]

Kimball Jenkins unveils 'Finding Home: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants' in NH

February 9, 2022 | Union Leader | Dave Lane

CONCORD — Two exhibits on view through the end of March at Kimball Jenkins explore the journeys of new Americans.

The Carriage House Gallery is featuring work by local photographer Becky Field, who over the past decade used her camera to document cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in the Granite State.

The exhibit is drawn from Field’s book, “Finding Home: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants,” which includes photographs and stories of 40 immigrant families in New Hampshire.. [. . .]

Exhibit Highlights NH Immigrants

February 9, 2022 | Concord Insider | Insider Staff

Two art exhibits by a photographer and a fine art painter illustrate and honor the journeys of new Americans. The exhibits, under the title of “Finding Home: Photos, Artwork, Stories & Voices of Immigrant,” can be seen at Kimball Jenkins in Concord throughout February and March.

One exhibit, in the Carriage House Gallery, displays photography, journey stories and audio recordings of New Hampshire immigrants. For the past decade, local photographer Becky Field has used her camera to honor the cultural, ethnic and religious diversity in the Granite State. This exhibit is drawn from Field’s recent book, Finding Home: Portraits and Memories of Immigrants, which includes photographs and stories of forty immigrant families in New Hampshire. Field commented on her project.. [. . .]

Photo Book Spotlights Immigrant Stories

August 1, 2020 | Union Leader | Josie Albertson-Grove

In her new book, “Finding Home,” photographer Becky Field has continued a years-long project of documenting and celebrating the state’s burgeoning diversity, keeping her lens focused on New Hampshire’s immigrants and refugees.

This time, Field gives her subjects space to speak for themselves. [. . .]

Portrait Of An Artist: Jozimar Matimano Paints in the Colors of Freedom

July 27, 2020 | Manchester Link | Jules Robidoux

Jozimar Matimano is a full-time laser print operator working second shift at a local manufacturing company and an art student, pursuing his future career as a fine artist. At 25, his determination and work ethic are admirable. But what is most remarkable is all that Matimano has endured to now be pursuing his American dream. He is a refugee who arrived in Manchester with his family of eight less than four years ago. [. . .]

National Apprenticeship Week Spotlight: Jozimar, Tecomet

November 15, 2020 | Apprenticeship NH

What were you doing before you became an apprentice? Did you have any ideas about career paths you would like to pursue? I was a student at the New Hampshire Job Corps Center. I am an artist and a very hands-on person and I’ve always liked the idea of having a job where I could create something. [. . .]