Gambia: Gambian Pencil Artist Making Waves in the Art Scene –

By Cecilia E.L Mendy

Martha Mendy, a self-taught pencil artist and Computer Science student at the University of Applied Science, Engineering and Technology, is making a name for herself in the Gambian art space. Through dedication and talent, she has carved out a distinctive identity in the country’s creative community.

Mendy’s interest in art began during her school years, initially as a casual hobby. Drawing was part of her school curriculum, and she enjoyed it without imagining it…