N’lamwai Luntha Chithambo

Artist Profile

N'lamwai Luntha Chithambo
Scotland-born, South African–raised multidisciplinary artist
N'lamwai Luntha Chithambo is a multidisciplinary artist whose work merges the timeless elegance of Fine Art oil painting with the vibrant energy of Pop Art comics, creating a distinctive visual language that reveals the intricacies of everyday life. Rooted in personal and collective narratives, his practice explores themes of identity, nationality, migration, and faith—drawing from his unique perspective as a black Scotland-born, South African–raised, Malawi national. Through a storytelling approach, he delves into the consciousness and lived experiences of African individuals, with a particular focus on black African youth. His work spans original and commissioned oil paintings as well as hand-painted comic books, with an expanding vision to produce original graphic novels. Chithambo’s art serves not only as personal reflection but also as a dynamic commentary on belonging, belief, and the evolving complexities of cultural identity.