About this Event
Who are we, and how do we express the many things that make us who we are?
Join artist Pearl Muzariri (Sappphire) at the African Music and Cultural Festival 2026 for a creative exploration of identity, culture and self-expression.
Set against the vibrant energy of the festival, this guided workshop invites you to create a self-portrait that reflects your personality, experiences and sense of self.
Using paint, canvas and a colourful mix of creative materials, you'll be encouraged to explore what identity means to you. Your portrait doesn't need to look like you. It can tell your story through colours, patterns, images, symbols or whatever inspires you.
Sappphire will guide the experience, creating her own artwork alongside participants and offering inspiration throughout the session.
Whether you're an experienced artist, trying something creative for the first time or attending with family and friends, this is an opportunity to slow down, express yourself and create something uniquely yours.
What to expect
- Explore identity and self-expression through guided artmaking.
- Create a personal self-portrait using paint, canvas and mixed-media materials.
- Experiment with colour, collage, textures and different creative techniques.
- Take home a unique artwork that reflects your own story.
All ages and creative abilities are welcome. No previous artistic experience is needed. Children are welcome to participate alongside a parent or guardian.
Meet the artist | Pearl Muzariri (Sappphire)
Sappphire is a creative artist whose work explores identity and artistic expression.
Her work has featured in exhibitions and cultural events including the Black Superheroes Exhibit (2026), Africa Day Gala 2026, Incognito Art Show (2025 and 2026) and Monash University's Give Respect to Art exhibition.
Through Who Are We?, Sappphire invites participants to explore their own identities through a personal and creative experience.
Event venue & nearby stays
The Edge, Fed Square, Flinders Street, Melbourne, Australia
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.