(Entertainment-NewsWire.com, July 17, 2014 ) World Citizen Artists (WCA) -- Global art movement World Citizens Artists celebrates Mandela International Day (18th July) as part of its campaign to raise awareness about global issues affecting the lives of millions of people the world over.
This is the first time the world is celebrating Mandela International Day in the absence of Nelson Mandela, who passed away last year, but friends and followers are celebrating this day to remember and spread his message of love and peace.
Mandela was not only art lover, but himself was an art practitioner who used to take pencil and brush to express his beliefs and views beyond logic through visual art. World Citizen Artists across the globe are celebrating Mandela International Day with the idea that each artist has the power to change the world.
Nomfusi, the South African celebrity singer and actress who played in the movie that celebrated Mandela's life 'Long Walk to Freedom' is headlining WCA's online magazine. In the film, Nomfusi played Myriam Makeba. She has dedicated her latest song 'My Hero' to Mandela.
The Belgravia Gallery in London, UK, run by Anna Hunter and Laura Walford, is also supporting World Citizen Artists by sharing some of Mandela's artwork with WCA. Mandela started to draw for the first time in 2002, when in his eighties. His work is noteworthy for its symbols of struggle, peace and harmony.
WCA's founder, Valerie Won Lee, said "Mandela Day was an obvious choice for us to celebrate because he stands for freedom, human rights and equality across borders with no fear or favour. He is a shining example to humanity."
About World Citizen Artists:
World Citizen Artists was launched in June 2014 to harness the expressive power of art as a way of raising global awareness and responsibility. The movement comprises artists from more than twenty countries around the world. It's online magazine accessible at http://worldcitizenartists.org is now in its second edition.
