Pepita Biraaro

An enthusiastic Visual artist, Pepita Biraaro has been painting since 2018.“Growing up, my mother tells me, I was always particular of what I wore and how I wanted my space to look whether it was my room or the drawings I made.” A graduate from University of Pretoria with a Bachelor's in Information science and majoring in artificial intelligence and cyber security, Pepita Biraaro worked for a short while in the field of her study before she resorted to a satisfactory artistic practice.

After quitting my day job, I started painting at home all the time, sketching and painting every time all the time it was like a match had been lit and all this repressed artistic energy came pouring out. I wasn't bothered whether people liked my work or not, I was content with it and I knew ‘if you build it , they will come.

Biraaro is currently the C.E.O of PBNC arts and Creative Director of the @icreateproject which fosters economic growth especially for the youth, women and low income communities. The company host events such as the Thrive Pop Up to celebrate and showcase artisans, creators, and makers so they can learn from each other and earn an income through these uncertain times.