06/27/2025
Behind the Art: Meet Chrispen
In a quiet corner of Lusaka, Zambia, you’ll find Chrispen, carefully bending wire, layering paper, and painting life into memory. A folk artist and storyteller, Chrispen transforms recycled paper into vivid village scenes that honor the rhythm of everyday life.
His hands tell stories: a mother with a man and woman boating produce across the river, a local worker biking wood to market. Every day people, working to make a living. Each detail is intentional, echoing the beauty, resilience, and imagination of the diaspora.
At Scattered Shop, we honor this kind of artistry. Not just handmade—but heritage made visible.
Explore Chrispen’s work and bring a piece of his story home. Limited quantity (only one of each available). Handmade. One-of-a-kind.
Now available at scattered.co - link in bio!