Kavena is used as an artist name.

Born on the 6 November  1978 in Lubumbashi   (D.R - Congo.)

Kavena discovered early in her life a talent for painting.

Finished her Primary school education in Kinshasa 1990.

Finished her Secondary education with literature as specialization 1997.

Then Kavena met the realist Congolese painter called George Kahilu and recieved training for 2 years in painting techniques , uses of colors etc.

Her first exhibition with aquarelles and acrylic paintings was in 1999.

Studies at Academie des Beaux - Arts (ABA) in Kinshasa. Finished her art education with diploma in 2002.

She was involved in many exhibitions in Kinshasa  and at other places during the same period of time.

She opened a private studio and gallery.

Kavena worked as professional painter the following years. At the same time she gave lectures in painting and drawing.

In 2004 she moved to Vejle in Denmark.

She continues with painting, organising exhibitions, and offer art lectures to groups of children and adults.

Kavena draw on the richness in the cultural and religious traditions of her home areas in Congo, Africa.

This can be seen in her choices of motives, symbols, and colors. The intentional and sensitive uses of colors carry meanings which belongs to fantasies and feelings in the artist`s own life. The inspiration primarily grows out of daily life experiences, landscapes, masks and symbols. The richness of her cultural luggage connects also to her paintings based on biblical narratives which can be counted as a major force of inspiration in Kavena`s art work.