Peter Oloya, born in Uganda, endured a harrowing childhood after being abducted by the Lord’s Resistance Army and forced into the life of a child soldier. Following his escape, he channelled his experiences into art, using it as a means of healing and education.

Living and working in Uganda, Oloya’s exploration of African culture is profound, presenting himself as both a custodian of tradition, close to his Acholi roots, and a man of the modern world. His latest body of work intricately weaves together elements of traditional and modern African culture, and covers themes such as modernity, ideals of beauty and the climate.

'Our Fault' exemplifies Oloya’s commitment to addressing pressing global issues through his work. The sculpture portrays a tiny human figure ensnared in caked, drying mud, reminiscent of an animal carcass fallen victim to drought. This distressing imagery serves as a stark reminder of the human-induced environmental crises affecting our planet. Africa faces disproportionate challenges due to climate change, including torrential rains, floods, prolonged droughts, desertification, glacier retreat, and deforestation. Oloya’s 'Our Fault' confronts these issues head-on, urging viewers to reflect on humanity’s role in creating and exacerbating
these environmental catastrophes. Through his art, Oloya not only highlights the beauty and resilience of African culture but also calls for immediate action to address the climate crisis impacting the continent and the world.