African refugee finds passion in painting images of 'struggle, strength of humanity
May 07, 2026 at 04:56 am by
Harrison
ROCHESTER - The Rochester Public Library will host a series of original works by Jozimar Matimano on the Main Floor in May.
Matimano is a fine art painter. He was born in the East Democratic Republic of Congo, Butembo, where he grew up and moved to Uganda at 10. Nine years ago, he immigrated to Manchester, New Hampshire, as a refugee through the International Institute of New England program.
Since he was young, he has been interested in drawing and illustration. In 2018, he began painting in hi...
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