The Kuru Art Project is a unique community development project involving Naro and Dcui artists in the Kalahari desert of Botswana. It is located in D’Kar, western Botswana and was established in 1991. The project forms part of the Kuru Development Trust, a grass roots, self-development organisation of the San in Botswana. “Kuru” is a Naro word meaning “do” or “create”. Over the years the artists have received substantial acclaim from exhibitions held throughout the world.
2019
Two GiraffesNcuu (Edible Tuber)Porcupine & KaaWild Animals & BirdsUninhabited Place & Two Kori BustardsWindmill, Doves & Guinea FowlsWild Animals RestingHealing DanceNcee Tcee, Dove & PorcupineAbundanceFemale Kudu & Cam (Morama Plant)The Giraffe
2020
Animals & TreesSheep, Ram & Qara TreeEagle, Kori Bustard & SwallowTwo Warthogs & BirdsElephants & CreaturesRhino, Giraffe & BirdCuru Ghuu VeldfoodTwo Women Gathering Wild BerriesThree Birds & An ElandGiraffe, Kudu & HornbillTwo Gemsbok & Two Hares during Rainy SeasonKori Bustard
GemsbokJoyful TimesWild DogsLife Continues Throughout The SeasonsGuinea Fowl GatheringPorcupine IITwo Birds & A SnakeGemsbok, Kudu & BirdsLife CycleNxame – PangolinsMedicine PlantsRainy Season
