Theresa Musoke (b. 1945, Kampala, Uganda) is a pioneering Ugandan-Kenyan artist whose work spans painting, printmaking, batik, barkcloth, acrylic, dye, and occasionally sculpture. She is best known for her semi-abstract, expressive depictions of African wildlife and women’s experiences, often exploring themes of identity, heritage, and social change.

Musoke grew up during a period of political turmoil, experiences that deeply influenced her artistic vision. She began her formal art education at the Margaret Trowell School of Fine Arts and later attended Makerere University, becoming one of its first female graduates. She then earned a postgraduate diploma in Printmaking at the Royal College of Art in London and a Master’s in Fine Art from the University of Pennsylvania, where she specialized in textile painting and tie-dye techniques. After leaving Uganda due to political unrest, Musoke spent over two decades in Kenya, establishing herself as both an artist and a teacher, working at institutions such as Makerere University, Kenyatta University College, the International School of Kenya, and Kestrel Manor.

Her works, which fuse traditional African methods with contemporary approaches, have been widely exhibited across East Africa, the United States, the United Kingdom, and Scandinavia. Throughout her career, Musoke has remained committed to exploring themes of cultural identity, feminism, and family life, creating a body of work that is both visually striking and deeply meaningful, reflecting decades of artistic evolution and a rich, multicultural heritage.