ABOUT ART FUSION EXHIBITION
Art fusion is an exhibition that portrays a fusion of visual arts and fashion. The show has
brought together artists from different back grounds and statuses. It is a fusion of arts
from different countries e.g., Nigeria, Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, and Ghana.
33 Artists exhibiting
Tom Mboya -Kenya
Zeph Lukamba -Kenya
Masoud Kibwana -Tanzania
Andrew Onono -Uganda
Evans Linyerera -Kenya
Undare Mtaki -Tanzania
Romeo Niyigena -Rwanda
Mbugua Kimani -Kenya
Alvin Mwaniki -Kenya
Michael Dungu -Uganda
Maori Wasike -Kenya
Elizabeth Kiambi -Kenya
Petrix Peter -Kenya
Jane Gathoni -Kenya
Maria Kwamboka -Kenya
Emmanuel Idowu -Nigeria
Ugochukwu Godwin-Nigeria
Moyo-Kenya
Eugene Raburu-Kenya
Albert Kay- Kenya
Sheldon Ochieng-Kenya
Kimani Gichau-Kenya
Rosette Aweko-Kenya
Amos Onyango-Kenya
Gilbert Musinguzi-Uganda
Joseph Eze -Nigeria
Shilpi deb -London,UK
Fred Munyasia -Kenya
Joshua Mochache -Kenya
Oyekale Segun -Ghana
Freedah Ejay -Kenya
EMMANUEL IDOWU
Idowu Emmanuel was born in Osun State, Nigeria. His passion for art became evident during his
secondary school days in Ondo State, and he experienced a breakthrough in his artistic journey
during his university studies at OAU Ile-Ife, where he specialized in painting. It was during this time
that he was influenced by books on "pointillism" as well as color separation and harmony in
painting. This exposure allowed him to experiment with a stylistic approach that involved blending
small strokes of color, ultimately leading him to master the art of visually blending colors together.
Emmanuel's artistic style draws inspiration from African folkloric tradition, ageless wisdom, Yoruba
history, spirituality, and cultural heritage. His works reflect a deep appreciation for the rich artistic
traditions and storytelling techniques found within African culture. Through his art, he strives to
capture the essence of his subjects and convey their significance within the broader context of
African heritage. His dedication to exploring and incorporating these influences has resulted in a
unique and captivating artistic style. He has actively participated in numerous art exhibitions and
competitions throughout Nigeria. Notable exhibitions include the Life in My City Art Festival, where
he won the Dr. Pius Okigbo Prize for Technical Proficiency during LIMCAF 2019. He was also selected
as one of the top six artists sponsored to Dakar, Senegal, by Emeritus Prof. El Anatsui for the 14th
edition of the Biennale of Contemporary African Art in 2022. Additionally, he participated in the
Next of Kin exhibition at the Thought Pyramid Arts Center in Lagos, where he won the NOK Series 5
overall winner award in 2023. Idowu's artworks have found homes in public and private collections
in Turkey, the United Kingdom, and various locations throughout Nigeria
Title: Bird keeper
Size: 48 by 40 inches Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: USD 4993.8
Title: Goat Herder Size: 48 x 40 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: USD 4993.8
Title: Crocheting
Size: 50 x 44 inches Medium: Acrylic on Canvas Price: USD 5707.2
Title: Stallion Mistress
Size: 50 X 44 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Price: USD 5707.2
Title: First Catch
Size: 48 X 40 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Price: USD 4993.8
Title: After Dinner
Size: 40 x 34 inches
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Price: USD 3567
ROMEO NIYIGENA
Romeo NIYIGENA (B. 1999 Kigali/Rwanda),is a multidisciplinary artist based in Kigali,
Rwanda. He discovered his love for art at an early age back in elementary.
However the artist’s strong desire to further his education in an art school motivated him to
continue studying to become a graphic designer. In 2016 he entered the Ecole d’arts de
NYUNDO and graduated in 2018. His mediums include oils and acrylics on canvas.
Diversity in the world has been his biggest inspiration and with the help of the internet, He
got to discover a lot of different cultures around the globe, especially in Africa. Every art he
creates goes with a poetic expression and has a unique story or meaning behind it.
Exhibitions;
.August 2022; “Glory to my black skin” solo art exhibition at Izihirwe arts (Kigali, Rwanda)
.December 2022; Collective arts exhibition by all artists from NP arts gallery at Imagine we
(Kigali, Rwanda)
.February 2023: “The Obsession” solo art exhibition at Indiba arts space (Kigali, Rwanda)
.June 2023; June group exhibition at Indiba arts space
.July 21th_02 September 2023: “ANTIFRAGILE” group exhibition in Nairobi/Kenya
. August 2023: “Elegance in many ways” group exhibition at Indiba art space.
Title: Mwanankabandi 4
Size: 139 by 129 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 3567
Title: Mwanankabandi i
Size: 139 by 129 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 3,567
Title: Mwanankabandi 1
Size: 139 by 129 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 3567
Title: Mwanankabandi 2
Size: 139 by 129 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 3,567
ANDREW ONONO
Onono hails from a community where paper bead craftsmanship was the lifeline of many Acholi
households, a business that many families in the quarters thrived from the time. His early years
were shaped by this tradition, as he watched his family transform vibrant strips of paper into
intricate, colorful beads. The process of turning paper into art became etched in his memory,
fueling a passion for creative expression. Growing up, he discovered his artistic talent while
effortlessly sketching pencil drawings throughout his primary and secondary school years. The
ability to translate the world around him onto paper was a gift, and it laid the foundation for what
would become his life's work. This innate talent led him to Kyambogo University in Uganda,
where he pursued a bachelor's degree in Art and Industrial Design, a journey that would refine
his artistic vision. It was at Kyambogo University that Onono’s art practice truly came alive, as
he delved deeper into his craft. His workspace, a dedicated room with his modest rental home,
became a sanctuary where colors, emotions, and stories converged on canvas. It is here that
his vision for art began to take shape, a vision that would defy convention and explore the
uncharted realms of human emotions. Andrew's art is not just about aesthetics; it is a medium
for change, a powerful voice that breaks the silence surrounding unspoken battles. His
inspiration comes from the heavy burden of stigma that shrouds mental health in African
communities, a topic often left untouched. With unwavering determination, he seeks to change
this narrative through his art, emphasizing the importance of mental health, not just inAfrica but
across the globe. In a world where vulnerability is often seen as weakness, he celebrates it as
strength in his paintings as he encourages conversations that are long overdue, inviting viewers
to reflect on their own mental well-being and that of those around them. Onono believes that art
has the power to transcend borders and language, to bridge the gaps that divide us. His artistic
journey is a quest to create a movement that embodies unity, solidarity, and collective
empowerment of the diverse African people. Through a harmonious fusion of cultures,
traditions, and histories, the artist paints a complexion of beauty and resilience on the faces of
youth, children, and elders. His works resonate with a call for a brighter, more inclusive future
for Africa.
Title: Untitled I
Size: 172.5 by 142.5 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas Price: USD 1,151
Title: Untitled II
Size: 140 by 140 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Price: USD 810
Title: Untitled III
Size: 150 by 125 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas Price: USD 1,151
JOSEPH EZE
Joseph Eze (born 1975) has continued to focus on experimental works and processes in his
Lagos based studio, Isinka, established in the early 2000s. In keeping a visceral fascination with
textures, he searches out diverse mediums to infuse into his works and, by so doing,
investigates the boundaries of what is possible in materialism as well as the potential of dynamic
materials. He draws on themes of nostalgia, identity, fantasy, and stereotypes to produce works
that are as visually captivating as they are reflective. Joseph has been involved in several solo
and group exhibitions, projects, and art fairs, including an extensive exhibition, textures, at
the Kent State University Museum in Ohio, USA. His works enjoy wide patronage and
followership in Nigeria, abroad, and on social media.
Title: The Scarf 4
Size:102 by 76 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Price: USD 8,560.80
Title: Flags 2
Size:122 by 91 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Price: USD 8560
Title: Unbox 4
Size: 92 by 122 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Price: USD 8,560
Title: The Scarf 6
Size: 58 by 58 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Price: USD 5,707
RICHARD AMOS ONYANGO
Onyango Ochieng, born in Zambia in 1995 (29 April), is a former student at Kenyatta University. He is currently a professional visual artist and painter based in Kenya. Onyango is passionate about art; it has helped him communicate how he sees the world and get the world to understand his point of view. Oil paint is his preferred medium. Onyango enjoys working with oil paint because of the time it gives you to perfect it and add as much detail as possible. His chosen style is realism, as it puts life into perspective that people rarely see. He tries to tell a story with each of his works. He was introduced to the art world as a child by his older sister, who is quite a good artist. His mother, being a fashion designer, also helped increase his vigor for art. Through art, Onyango has learned patience, persistence, and focus. Art is a major part of his life, as he believes it unites the earth; ‘’the word art is even included in the
spelling, tells a lot. Art can be used as a means of communication and raise awareness on various. Issues,'' says Onyango.
Title: Eyes on the sugar
Size: 60 by 80 CM
Medium: Oil on Canvas
Price: USD 980
MARIAH KWAMBOKA
Mariah Kwamboka is a passionate young woman who is self-driven and ambitious about her journey in life. She considers herself creative and never likes to be boxed in one creative field, as she believes that the world is an open canvas to be painted on repeatedly. She is always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve nothing but greatness in her life through her art.
Title: Phoebe
Size: 30.5 by 43.2 CM
Medium: Typography drawing on paper
Price: USD 891.7
Title: Oya
Size: 32.1 by 44.9 CM
Medium: Typography drawing on paper Price: USD 891.75
Title: His royal goddess, Ayanda
Size: 22.1 by 44.9 CM
Medium: Typography drawing on paper
Price: USD 891.75
JANE GATHONI
Gathoni is a fluid artist based in Nairobi. She started fluid painting three months ago and has enjoyed every minute of it. Gathoni uses acrylics and mixed media to create her paintings. What I love about fluid painting is that it's unpredictable. I am always pleasantly surprised by the final outcome, and no single painting is like the others. For Gathoni, art is not just a passion; it is therapy and a great excuse to avoid going bowling with her friends. She hopes that these paintings will bring you joy and add more beauty to your spaces.
Title: Violet dream
Size: 125 by 88 CM
Medium: Acrylic and mixed media
Price: USD 1,426
Title: Autumn Splash
Size: 35 by 45 CM
Medium: Acrylic and mixed media
aPrice: USD 535
JOHN MAINA
John Maina, 23, is a visual artist based in Nairobi. He began painting using oils but later
switched to acrylic paints, which he enjoys using. He currently works alone in his home studio in Thika Town. In his paintings, he uses a modern style of creating, whereby his main features and themes are human figures, emotions expressed, and the use of color to express different emotions. He has worked with different themes and completed a few other series of artworks using different techniques, all of which are self taught. He is also learning from the best artists locally and internationally. John has exhibited his work locally and internationally.
Title: Mixed Emotions
Size: 80 by 60 CM
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Price: USD 856
Title: Waiting for Love? Size: 80 by 60 CM
Medium: Acrylic on canvas Price: USD 856
Title: Fragile
Size: 80 by 60 CM
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Price: USD 856
JOSHUA MOCHACHE
Joshua Mochache’s work focuses on the depths of African culture, channeling the beauty and strength of its women onto canvas. Joshua usually elevates these women to icons of empowerment and grace by using color and texture. His art showcases a surreal realm where the beauty and power of African women reign supreme, transcending the boundaries of reality.
Title: Hoop Dreams
Size:35 by 49 CM
Medium: Acrylic on canvas Price: USD 1070
Title: Blurred Identity
Size: 41 by 60 CM
Medium: Acrylic on canvas
Price: USD 998
ALBERT KAIMENYI
Nairobi based self-taught digital artist Albert Kaimenyi has been honing his skills in digital photography for the past 4 years. What started as a simple hobby and an appreciation for different forms of art turned into a great passion for the possibilities digital art could achieve. Albert’s work involves the use of different images, texts, and textures from different sources and finding interesting ways of combining and transforming them into new pieces of art. He has found that through digital art, he can express all this, and hopefully those out there experiencing his work can take their own meaning off his body of work.
Title: BOYISH
Size: 29.7 by 42 CM
Medium: Digital Collage
Price: USD 178
Title: Black volcano
Size: 29.7 by 42 CM
Medium: Digital Collage
Price: USD 178
AWEKO ROSETTE
Aweko Rosette is a self-taught Ugandan artist who lives in Nairobi, Kenya, and is a member of the Mukuru art collective Her painting technique is a unique style of pointillism where she builds up images from a thousand tiny, vibrant dots of color. Working primarily with acrylics, she creates multicolor portrait paintings that express depth, beauty, color, and texture.
Since her first exhibition in 2022, she has participated in several group exhibitions at the
National Museum, Tewas Art Patrons, UM Gallery, Art Mtaani, One Off Gallery, Noir Gallery,
and Ardhi Gallery.
Title: Nyanam
Size: 97 by 85 cm
Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD 1,212
Title: Aneno
Size: 60 by 80 cm Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD 1,070
MUNYASIA FRED
My name is Munyasia Fred, born and raised in Bungoma but based in Nairobi - Kenya.I'm 29 years old. Art to me is like a bone to a dog. I've been practicing it for as long as I can remember, and over the years, my styles and subjects have evolved too. From childhood cartoon drawing
to now, oil/acrylic painting totem animals and capturing deja vu emotions in African children's compositions My style is more abstract-realism, with loose brushstroke paintings. I'm also practicing sustainability in my art, working with non-biodegradable materials now. Expect great creative masterpieces soon.
Title: Luck
Size: 38 by 38 cm Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD 445
Title: Warmth
Size: 35 by 45 cm Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD 927
ANDREW WABACHA
Andrew Mbaria (born in Nairobi in April 1997) holds a bachelor’s degree in Real Estate from the Technical University of Kenya and is currently signed at the Uweza Art Gallery situated in
Kibera as an artist. Andrew’s work is hugely inspired by the universe beyond,with a huge influence on what he has gone through and grown through over the years. He has a never- ending interest in outer space. Because mostly whatever exists out there is factually unknown and unexplored. But to him, it is just an opportunity to create and present stories that, to some extent, evoke sensations of warmth and mystery in an unrestricted world of make-belief, with
the intention of building up narratives based on the person in space and not entirely on the space itself. Most of his works capture the unlived moments with the use of color, bearing
cosmic elements, creating a luring invite into his inner fantasy world whilst capturing intimate moments on a personal level. Aside from that, he presents portrait abstracts through the use of contrasts between different color values by incorporating pop art and expressionism art styles to present human emotions and qualities. Andrew works mainly with acrylic paint, oil pastels, collage, and phosphorescent ink. He has participated in local art events and exhibitions organized by Uweza. He has also exhibited his artwork in the US with ROAM Gallery, MA. His works have been extensively collected in private and public collections, including Kofisi Africa.
Title: In the midst of that deep silence
Size: 130 by 90 cm
Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD1,212
Title: Beers, Gambling, and a cat offering a pocket
Size: 100 by 100 cm
Medium: Acrylics
Price: USD 1,398
HENRY NYAGUDI
Henry is a passionate artist who discovered his ability to draw at the age of three, but never had a chance to study art up to the age of 20 on campus. When he finished High school he went on to University to pursue a bachelor in Food Science and Technology, but decided to do an inter- faculty transfer to study art and design. Henry has a bachelor's degree in Art and Design. He has been experimenting for the past eleven years with different techniques and has lately moved closer to achieving his own style. He has explored his imperfections to demonstrate a high level of creativity. Henry is committed to investing in his innovation. He admired the works of Pablo Picasso and early on tried to emulate his cubism style but accidentally arrived at a technique almost similar to Vincent Van Goh, which is impressionism. Henry has exhibited his artworks at: Nairobi University ADD building, Sarit Centre under Sanaa Art in 2021, at the Village market in 2021, and also at Sarit in 2023.
Title: Easy Skanking
Size: 42 by 28 cm
Medium: Acrylics on ivory paper
Price: USD 303
Title: Who the cap fits
Size: 36 by 28 cm
Medium: Acrylics on ivory paper
Price: USD 267
SHELDON OCHIENG
“Art makes me escape reality and create my own reality.’
Sheldon Ochieng, currently residing in Ruaka, Nairobi, was born in 1997 in Kilifi and raised in
Malindi, Kenya. Sheldon is a self-taught artist who draws inspiration from everyday life and
imagination. He has had the opportunity to show my work at the Tazama gallery. I am currently
taking interior architecture and design at the Nairobi Institute of Technology (NIT)
Sheldon believes art is creativity, imagination, and beauty, and without these, we cannot create
anything new and hence, are guaranteed to repeat the same patterns, make the same
mistakes, and live the same life.
Title: I miss the days
Size: 74 by 74 cm
Medium: Digital collage
Price: USD 1070
Title: The bold and the beautiful
Size: 72 by 82 cm
Medium: Digital collage
Price: USD 1070
SHITANDA
Born and currently based in Nairobi, Kenya, Shitanda is a dynamic and versatile self-taught artist and designer who thrives in the realm of multiple artistic disciplines navigating between photography, painting, textiles, sculpture and film. With a passion for experimentation, Shitanda's work pushes the boundaries of traditional artistic forms, often blending techniques to create truly unique and captivating pieces. His photography captures moments frozen in time, while his paintings bring to life vibrant worlds of color and emotion. Through textiles, Shitanda weaves stories and textures, while his sculptures transcend the constraints of material, allowing ideas to take tangible shape. His foray into film adds yet another dimension to his artistry, as he crafts visual narratives that engage and provoke thought.
Title: The caged birds III
Size: 81 by 122 cm
Medium: Digital collage
Price: USD 1,712
Title: The caged birds IV
Size: 81 by 72 cm
Medium: Digital collage
Price: USD 1,355
FRIDAH IJAI
My name is Fridah Ijai. I’m a Kenyan visual artist based in Nairobi. I’m a graduate of Kenyatta University with a bachelor's degree in fine art. My main area of specialty is oil painting. The theme of my work is women's empowerment and mental health. I use my paintings to bring about controversial topics that affect society, tell a story, create awareness, and, more so, depict the beauty and richness of any subject that I work on.
Title: From Afrika
Size: 60 by 80 CM
Medium: Oils and acrylics on canvas Price: USD 913
Title: My beautiful Afrika IV
Size: 45 by 70 cm
Medium: Oils and acrylics on canvas Price: USD 677
CHARLES OSARO
Charles Osaro is a Nigerian visual artist based in Lagos, Nigeria. He was born in Abuja on March 4, 1998. He had his primary and secondary education in Abuja, Nigeria. As a child, the flair and passion to create art have always been there because he saw it as an avenue for him to communicate his thoughts, inspiration, and ideas. At a young age, creating art always brought him satisfaction and fulfillment. His passion waxed stronger as he continued to develop his artistic skills in drawing and painting. The artist graduated from Yaba College of Technology, Lagos, where he majored in painting.
Charles' artwork has won international awards, and he has also exhibited in international galleries.
”Passion: Noma Gallery, Ocala, Florida. "Faces of Africa: Noma Gallery.'’ Faces and figures:
Laslaguna Gallery, California. Art of Self-Regulation: Holy Art Gallery, London
Title: Big boys don’t cry
Size: 116.8cm by 91.4 cm
Medium: Oils and acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 4993
Title: May it be
Size:91.4 by 91.4 cm
Medium: Oils and acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 3567
GILBERT MUSINGUZI
Gilbert Musinguzi is a Ugandan painter and installation artist working and living in Kampala City. He was born in 1991 in Kabale district (Kigezi region) and started drawing in childhood using chalk and charcoal. Gilbert later pursued art at higher educational levels and graduated from Kyambogo University in 2015 with a bachelor’s degree in art and industrial design. Gilbert won the Mabarti Challenge in 2016, and he was an artist in residence at 32 Degrees East (Ugandan Arts Trust) in 2018.
In 2020, he founded "Art Klass,"a project that aims to use curiosity and collaboration to enhance art practice!
His work is collected worldwide and has been featured in numerous prestigious exhibitions,
which includes;
2019: Create your Kampala, Pollicy , Kampala,Uganda
2018: The studio, Kampala Art Bienale, Design Hub, Kampala, Uganda
2018: Off the record, Kla Public Art, Kampala, Uganda
2017: Cultural Heritage, Arusha, Tanzania
2017:East African Connect, Nommo Gallery, Kampala,Uganda
2017: Kenya Artfair, Sarit Centre, Nairobi , kenya
2016: Kampala art auction, Serena Hotel, Kampala, Uganda
2016; winners, Sheraton Hotel, Kampala, Uganda.
2016: Laba Arts Festival, Kampala, Uganda
2015 : The Inspiration, Nommo Gallery, Kampala , Uganda
2014: Young Artists Exhibition, AKA Gallery, Kampala, Uganda
Title: Waiting
Size: 220 by 230 cm
Medium: Mixed media on canvas (Acrylics and anthill mud) Price: USD 11,414
MAORI WASIKE
Jonas Maori Wasike is an artist and designer based in Nairobi Kenya. His art career started with drawing cartoons and fictional comic book characters as a child. He developed an interest in portraits after high school , Maori Wasike thinks faces tell many stories and especially the eyes. The main mediums he works with are ballpoint pens and charcoal on paper, other mediums he has explored includes acrylic & oil paints on canvas. He especially likes the brilliant blues from ballpoint pens because they make faces stand out while adding another dimension and mood to his work. A majority of his art incorporates contemporary African styles such as patterns and glyphs to celebrate the beauty and diversity of African culture.
Title: Maua I
Size:42 by 30 cm
Medium:Ballpoint on paper
Price: USD 445
Title: Maua II
Size:64.5 by 51.5 cm
Medium: Ballpoint on paper
Price: USD 624
ALVIN MWANIKI
Alvin is a self-taught fashion and beauty photographer born in 1998. Alvin loves working on creative editorial concepts that challenge the traditional way of photography. In his work, Alvin collaborates with other creative artists to achieve other worldly works of art. Alvin has been creating this form of art for four years with a special interest in studio photography where he is able to manipulate lighting and arrange set designs to his liking.
A fashion editorial featuring Agulet Malek. Studio photography.
Size: 29.7 by 42 cm
Price: USD 1,070
ELIZABETH KIAMBI
Leezie is a Kenyan Artist based in Nairobi. She studied Fine Art and Design and has been in the
Art industry for about six years. She is influenced by human emotions as she believes there is
more to just a physical face ( facade). Leezie tries to paint the inner person and his soul that
depicts his true identity, emotions and feelings combined. She has also been part of State of the
Art (SOTA) with a company called Black Rhino VR to create and learn 3D paintings where she
uses the Open Brush as a software in her art creation. She is determined to make her
characters from her paintings to come to life and tell their own stories. Leezie is also a Graphic
Designer, she has expert knowledge in design software and technologies such as Illustrator,
InDesign and Photoshop. She offers full design and marketing services that assists clients to
successfully bring out their unique ideas to life. Her services are mainly based on designing and
creating marketing and advertising materials such as logo designs, design theory,
advertisement design, corporate identity design and color management.
EXHIBITIONS:
2014 - 2014 Pioneer Girls High School Weekely Art Showcase
2016 - 2016 Karima Girls High School Art Talent Show
2019 - 2019 Ubuntu Art Exhibition, Michael Joseph’s Center, Affordable Art Show, Nairobi
ational Museum
2020 - 2021 Alliance Francaise Art Exhibition Solo Exhibition at Personal Residence
2022 - Chez Sonia, Paint and Sip KE Women Exhibition, Mckinsey Art Mtaani Exhibition,
Affordable Art Show, Nairobi National Museum, Darubini Virtual Reality Exhibition, Art 2 Society
Exhibition
2023 Banana Hill Art Gallery, Mckinsey Art Mtaani Exhibition, Contemporary Kenyan Women
Painting In Poland, Positions Berlin Art Fair, Africa Metaverse AI Summit VR ShowCase
Title: In my darkness i search for light, in the light, shadows call me back
Size: 67 by 80 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 2,140
Title: Yesterday i was clever so i wanted to change the world but today i am changing myself
Size: 74 by 53 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 998
SHILPI DEB
Shilpi (born in 1995) is a Kenyan- Indian artist who lives and works between Nairobi and
London. She received a BFA from Sir JJ School of Art, Mumbai, India. Her work has been
exhibited in Kenya at the National Museum, Circle Art Gallery, Gravit Art Gallery, Alliance
Francaise de Nairobi, Kioko Art Gallery, Heinrich Böll Stiftung, Talisman and abroad in India and
Takeo, Japan and has been featured in The Kenya Art Diaries 2020. She is multi-disciplinary
and has worked in art direction for film, creating sets and props, her works have also been
central to community project campaigns in Kenya like “Lesso Lessons” that went on to win
awards at the Cannes Lions International Festival for Creativity (Gold Lion), D&AD (Yellow
Pencil), the London International Awards, London WARC, Loeries, One Show and Clips . Her
Practice stems from the need to untangle. She is interested in the continuous and fragile idea of
the self. How identity is collected and accumulated, what is innate, what is consciously added or
unconsciously added by way of conditioning and how this affects her responses, understanding,
contradictions and confusions. Her process is repetitive light layering, slowly making parts
heavy or blurry, having the background eat into the figures and vice versa, adding and
subtracting, porous stippling, leaking grids, having each layer subtly affect the look of the
following one. Where it is almost impossible to isolate any single layer, they all fuse into one
fuzzy form. Leaving us with pieces that have almost gone through the same processes of
collection as she has.
Title: God concept 2023
Size: 90.3 by 120.1 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 2,568
Title: Seep 2023
Size: 61.2 by 61.2 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 1,070
NSOFOR UGOCHUKWU
Nsofor Ugochukwu
(B.1985), is a contemporary Nigerian creative writer and visual artist whose work explores
socio-cultural, religious and economic global narratives. Although drawn by African cosmologies
especially the Igbo of which he is more familiar. He is inspired by the relativity of Global cultural
views, spirituality, and human consciousness. In the year 2000, he took different visual art
courses where he discovered his talent as a creative writer and painter at the Akademik studios
of Art Asaba in Delta state. He believes that all the art is connected and finds expression in any
medium from the Literary, visual, spirituality ( Divination ) and musical. This probed him into
more dimensions of creative thinking, and writing. Holds 'Masters Of Arts In Leadership, at Pan
African Christian university, Nairobi, Kenya.
Akademik studios of art exhibition 2009.
Art and the community workshop. He has done several exhibitions of his paintings in New York
Artexpo, Miami Spectrum and San Diego organized by Redwood Group.
Title: The widow
Size: 106.6 by 106.6cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 1,284
Title: Awaken the spirit within
Size: 91.4 by 121 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 2140
Title: You don’t have to play masculine to be a powerful woman
Size: 60.9 by 104.1 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 570
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Title: Windows of the soul 1
Size: 86.3cm by 93.9 cm
Medium: Wood dust
Price: USD 3281
Title: Windows of the soul 2
Size: 86.3 by 93.9 cm
Medium: Wood dust
Price: USD 2,996
TOM MBOYA
Tom Mboya is a Kenyan born artist based at Karen Village Arts Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
Hotelier by training, he is also a talented self-taught artist. He had a great opportunity in high school to study technical drawing and design, later he joined hospitality College and served in Hotel industry before deciding to follow his passion of visual arts, painting.
He joined the Godown Art Centre in 2009 as a full time artist, majoring in painting. His work
revolves around the social life of humans and animals and the beautiful nature shared amongst
them. His artistic style is expressionism done in warm acrylics or oil colors and sound brush
strokes, he is currently exploring mixed media, working with Upcycled materials . Tom has
participated in several art exhibitions both locally and internationally. Including a very
successful solo exhibition at the Kenya National Museum in September 2013. Apart from the
financial gains, he has donated his art pieces and participated in discharging innovative ideas and
mentoring young and upcoming talents.
Title: The Chess game
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size::
Price: USD 2,140
Title: Self reflection
Medium: Mixed media on canvas
Size:
Price: USD 1,070
ZEPHANIAH LUKAMBA
Zephaniah Lukamba endeavors to express himself through his artworks by the use of oil paints
on canvas. His compositional tendencies have a quality to evoke a sense of deja vous in its
viewers. He expresses an unspoken dialogue with color, resulting in recognisable moods. In the
last seven years, Lukamba has been privileged to exhibit at the National Museum of Kenya
(2016-2023), The Kenya Art Fair (2017), Mtaani Exhibition (2017-2023), Manjano Exhibition
(2020), ZPAP Kierat Gallery & Sztuki Schowek gallery in Poland (2021-2022), One-Off Gallery
(2020 - 2023), Almasi Art gallery (2023), Circle Art gallery (2023) among others. He envisions a
future of continuous exploration, delving further into the expressive power of his chosen
medium. Themes of birds, overloaded cars and matatus will remain at the core of his artistic
practice, allowing him to convey narratives that resonate with viewers on a profound level.
Title: Wipeless Manenos
Size: 80 by 55 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 891
Title: Mapema ndio best
Size: 80 by 55 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 713
UNDARE MTAKI
Meet Undare Mtaki, a contemporary artist born in 1993, Mwanza, Tanzania, with a degree in Architecture from Ardhi University 2019. Undare’s work explores the connection between humanity and nature, bridging the spiritual and physical dimensions through the use of small geometric patterns. He is the founder of Undarey Art Gallery with the goal of promoting Tanzania’s Art scene. Undare’s accomplishments include solo exhibitions like Shades of Magufuli at the Drum 2021, The Home Stories at Alliance Français 2022 and group exhibitions like Ode of Women Exhibitions at Rangi Gallery 2022, East African Art Exhibition at Residence of Belgium Ambassador in Tanzania 2022 and To be black is to be Art (Salon Sideshow Gallery in New Orleans) – 2022. He has worked with prestigious institutions like the Tanzanian Statehouse, his work has been collected by collectors from all over the world. He is currently residing in Dar es Salaam where he works as a full time artist.
Title: The Red Flower, 2022
Size: 170 by 130 cm
Medium: Acrylics and sand on fabric
Price: USD 5,707
Title: Mama Spero, 2023
Size: 180 by 200 cm
Medium: Acrylics and sand on canvas
Price: KES
Price: USD 9,274
MBUGUA KIMANI
I am a Kenyan British artist and I have been working full-time on my practice for the past decade. I have a passion for learning, experimenting and innovating. I’ve lived in Kenya, the UK and Afghanistan, returning full-time to Nairobi in late 2009 and Nanyuki in 2022 where I’m now based. I have a BA in International Relations and an MSc in Nationalism and Ethnic Conflict from London University. Much of my recent work has broad thematic constructs around the environment, identity and gender. I am passionate about
pluralism and diversity, my work challenges the narratives around tribe, nationality and other single forms of identity as well as asking challenging questions about the world around us, the politics, environmental hazards, overfishing, the need for survival, the food we eat and our misuse of the planet. I have exhibited in Kenya, Luxembourg and New York.
Title: Social Fatigue
Size: 40 by 60 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 499
Title: Untitled
Size: 60 by 60 cm
Medium: Oils on canvas
Price: USD 1070
MICHAEL DUNGU
Michael Dungu is an Ugandan self taught multidisciplinary artist. He works majorly with mixed media i.e acrylic markers on canvas with a touch of color , ballpoint pen , graphite and digital art all uniquely representing a cross hatching style developed overtime that gives an outlook of incompleteness of his subjects. He draws because of the sense of fulfillment that comes with harnessing a God given gift….. an earthly purpose of sorts and hopes to impact and inspire the communities he dwells in using his craft. African human subjects and life forms are a maior inspiration as they speak to his patience and detail that they portray both expression-ally and physically.
Title: Where did all my friends go?
Size: 213 by 121cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 2,710
PETRIX PETER
Petrix Peter is a visual artist based in Kibera Nairobi Kenya. He was born in 1999 in Vihiga,Kenya but raised in Kibera slums Nairobi. Peter is a contemporary figurative artist that focuses his works on women, men and kids from Africa and the African diaspora. He mostly portrays them in deep reflective thought arranging them in vibrant colors. Peter began his practice by experimenting with acrylic and spray paints media which lead him to a better understanding of creative, beautiful and interactive beings. The figures in his works tend to encourage Hope, Love and Faith, appreciating the beauty of beings and expressing the emotions and challenges faced in our daily life and especially his community.His paintings are distinctive in their use of colors and roughness of brush strokes which create different moods. Peter has been featured in several group exhibitions for instance, NYC artwalk, Hamptonsfineartfair, Hooster New York, and Harlem. His works have also been displayed at NYC time Square, Affordable art show at the museum of Kenya, House of Friends Cincinnati gallery, Garden gallery – Portland and HOF gallery Kibera – Nairobi , Kenya
Title: Bold and Brave
Size: 80 by 100 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 642
Title: My Sunflower
Size: 64 by 80 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 556
OYEKALE OLUWASEGUN
In the depths of the ocean, a mysterious realm unfolds, bustling with a rich tapestry of creatures displaying beauty, grandeur, peril, and sensitivity to the rhythmic dance of water. As I dive into life's journey, I perceive it echoing the profound depths of the ocean, where each plunge brings forth new revelations. Life manifests in diverse phases, intricately woven with different
moments and seasons. Within my artwork, I utilize a palette of oceanic hues and depict its organisms to vividly illustrate the spectrum of human emotions and experiences: joy, pain, ailment, delight, progress, setbacks, sorrow, defeat, and more. Each stroke on the canvas echoes the many shades that life embodies.Our distinct identities and beliefs, instilled in us from birth, mold our responses to life's intricate design. In my creations, I explore these influences by utilizing an array of colors, symbolizing the rich diversity of human encounters. Amidst the ever- shifting currents of time, where sorrow and joy entwine, resilience becomes vital. It is within this pursuit that we seek hope and solace, finding peace amidst the undulating waves. My art delves into the very essence of existence, aiming to fathom its significance and reflect on the unfolding events that grace our journey through this cosmic expanse. I ponder over the reasons behind life's occurrences and how they vary from one being to another. The underwater backdrop in my creations stands as a profound metaphor for life itself. Just as the ocean's depths conceal secrets and enigmas, life too enfolds a similar mystery. Through this metaphor, I invite viewers To contemplate the vastness and intricacies that define our human voyage.
Title: Deeper than surface level Size: 183 by 213 cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 7,571
Title: Parable of Life
Size: 152 by 183cm
Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 6,429
Title: In the deep
Size: 137 by 137cm Medium: Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 5,716
MASOUD IBRAHIM KIBWANA
Masoud Ibrahim Kibwana (born in 1988), is a contemporary visual artist based in Dar es
salaam, Tanzania. His artistic practice revolves around the ever-changing world, driven by his unique creative vision. Kibwana's works focus on politics, equality, and intellectual transformation, reflecting his commitment to societal change. A defining characteristic of Kibwana's style is his innovative use of "kiraka,” a Swahili term meaning "patch.” He
incorporates fabric pieces, particularly jeans, infusing his canvases with texture and depth. This technique sets his artwork apart, adding a unique dimension. Art has been an integral part of Kibwana's life from childhood. Since 2010, he has participated in art activities and exhibitions, gaining valuable mentorship along his journey. Kibwana values sustainability and incorporates waste materials, especially in his installations. Meticulous attention to detail and conceptual depth breathe life into his subjects, captivating viewers. Inspired by Tanzanian tribal patterns, Kibwana's work defies stereotypes, combining movement, interwoven subjects, and unexpected color combinations. His artistic language challenges viewers, prompting contemplation of contemporary societal complexities. Masoud Ibrahim Kibwana's innovative approach and commitment to social issues establish him as a prominent figure in contemporary art. His
thought-provoking works foster dialogue and intellectual growth, offering a captivating window into the world of art and culture.
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Title: Strive
Size: 93 by 77 cm
Medium: Fabric and Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 1,854
Title: Self cancellation
Size: 80 by 80 cm
Medium: Fabric and Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 1,712
Title: Whispers of struggles
Size: 105 by 85 cm
Medium: Fabric and Acrylics on canvas
Price: USD 2,068
Title: Personal race
Size: 160 by 124 cm
Medium: Fabric and Acrylics on canvas Price: USD 4,209
JOB CLINTON ODOKORO
JOB CINTON ODOKORO is a Kenyan virtual artist born in Busia County in Amagoro. He has been
practicing art since childhood, under the mentorship of PETER ELUNGAT. He practices art using
different mediums such as collage, wire sculptures, oil paintings and acrylics. His fantasy paintings
incorporate elements of spiritualism and African ancestry. Odokoro’s work is intended to inspire and
educate.
The artwork is about self realization In this rapidly changing jungle around us, where we strive
for self-improvement.
Title: Discovery
Size: 92 by 154 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Price: USD 1,712
The painting is about the battles we face in our souls where champions and cheers in life are
born.
Title: Ambition
Size: 124 by 93 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Price: USD 1,426
The painting is about a family where mother and father change the community through their
dance in life.
Title: Family
Size: 99 by 77 cm
Medium: Oil on canvas
Price: USD 1560
WEARABLE ART
MOYO
Moyo is a visual artist who loves his artwork to be seen and prefers to be known for his art. Moyo was born in the United States in 1975, but later his family relocated to South Africa at the age of 3, where he grew up and spent most of his life before relocating again to Kenya as an adult over 10 years ago.
Moyo has been creating his designs and wearable art pieces for nearly 20 years and specializes in
custom hats, shoes, and leather hand tooled, hand painted and hand sewn bags. He also paints on
normal canvas. Moyo never creates his designs more than once and prides himself on creating one
off bespoke pieces that are unique to each customer. Moyo draws inspiration from various fields of
daily life and specific periods in history, like this Pop Art piece Emerging in the mid-1950s in Britain
and the late 1950s in America, pop art reached its peak in the 1960s. It began as a revolt against
the dominant approaches to art and culture and traditional views on what art should be.
Title:African beauty
Size: Medium
Medium: Acrylic, punched metal ,signature metal Spikes on canvas
Price: USD 57
Title: Koi Legend
Size: Medium
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Price: USD 57
Title:The Pop, ‘its a culture thing’
Size: Medium
Medium: Acrylic on Canvas
Price: USD 57
Title: Heritage
Size: Medium
Medium: Acrilic,Bead and wire ,Leather ,Candle Smoking ,Signature Metal Spikes
Price: USD 71
Title: Gasoline Bandit
Size: Medium
Medium: Recycled fabric, Acrylic with Beads and Signature Metal Spikes
Price: USD 71
Title: Almighty
Size: Medium
Medium: Acrylic, Custom Cross, Signature Metal Spikes
Price: USD 71
EUGENE RABURU
Eugene is a 26 year old Kenyan visual artist who has been practicing art with a foundation from high school and on a self-taught basis professionally for a period of 6 years, with a B.A. in journalism. He has always been enthusiastic about the art of expression and the medium of dissemination.
Eugene is an all-media artist honing his craft by creating different forms of art. He aims to
provide an experience by taking you to a place that you've never been without necessarily
getting there. Take this trip into his mind's eye, and he hopes you like what you see.
Title: Cyber Moran/ Mzalendo
Size: Medium
Medium: Mixed media on leather
Price: USD 115
Note: The catalogue has some of the art works, more artwork by each artist is available in the gallery.
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