Marcus Davie

Marcus Davie is a Tanzanian photographer and visual artist whose work delves into the complexities of intrapersonal interactions. With a background in law and visual arts, his practice merges documentary and conceptual photography to challenge dominant narratives and provoke introspection.
With a keen interest in the intersections between art, activism, and philosophy, Marcus sees photography as more than just an aesthetic practice and more like means of understanding and reinterpreting reality.

Education:
- Bachelor of Laws (In Progress)
-Nafasi Art Academy, Visual Arts Cohort (2024)
-Unpublished Africa Creative Business Studio (2024)
-African Cultural Studies Short Course (2023)
-Ordinary Diploma in Law (2023)
-Basic Technician Certificate in Law (2021)

- Dar Foto Festival 2024
Title: Tortured in the State of Idle
Statement: A poignant depiction of youth struggles under societal expectations,
exploring themes of despair and silent resilience.
- Nafasi Art Space 2024 (Ethereal Encounters)
Title: To Be a Young Man
Statement: Reflects on societal pressures on young men to suppress emotions, inspired
by Samuel Ullman’s notion that "youth is a state of mind."
- Mazi Tanzania 2024 (Sauti Zetu Exhibition)
Title: Blue Fever
Statement: Contemplates the absurdity of thought and the sensation of "sinking" in introspection.
-CHA-NDIMU 2023 (a short documentary film) the film is a highlight of the culture of
street football on how such perceive and feel about the sports
- Nafasi Academy Exhibitions (2024):
Traverse: Public Schools – Critiques childhood religious segregation, reflecting on cultural biases.
Sanctuaries: Complete – Explores the body as the primary "home."
Inner Mirror: Self Is Poetic – Examines self-awareness through abstract visual storytelling.
Blueprints: Blind Poetry – A non-traditional exploration of freedom through closed-eye visualization.