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NAME: Denise Muthoni
TITLE: Curfew
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 139.7 x 100.3 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: This piece depicts the mood following the extension of the COVID lockdown and curfew announced by President Uhuru Kenyatta in March 2021.
NAME: Jeremiah Burudi
TITLE: The Railway Station
MEDIUM: Fine Art Photography Printed on Matte Photo Paper
DIMENSIONS: 86.9 x 61.9 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: In this piece, the artist is offering his reflection on the place of pride that is held by the Nairobi Railway Station, its importance as a transportation hub, bringing people into the city, and ferrying them out again. The Station also plays an important role in the Kenya’s tourism industry.
NAME: Benson Kibuna
TITLE: Mtaani/Home
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 83.82 x 60.96 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A representation of his hometown – hustling, trading, and a matatu taking centre stage.
NAME: Peter Kimani
TITLE: Ghetto Life
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 90.81 x 60.96 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: This piece reflects on the ordinary act of children playing football despite their harsh environment – simply content.
NAME: Tony Bulimu
TITLE: Kenyatta Avenue
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 152 x122 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Tony uses his mind’s eye to inhabit the mind and emotions of a young girl who has just completed her Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education exams. She is excited and looking forward to what the future holds.
NAME: Andrew Opon
TITLE: Nairobi Series
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 60 x 50 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: This piece reflects the ordinary day-to-day goings-on of Nairobi.
NAME: Charles Ongoro
TITLE: Daily Hustle
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 56 x 70 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The artwork portrays the different responsibilities shouldered by women in an effort to raise their families. The artist takes us into a typical Nairobi slum for this reflection.
NAME: Andrew Kibet
TITLE: Korona Virus
MEDIUM: Oil Paint On Wood
DIMENSIONS: 60.96 x 50.8 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: This piece reflects on the reaction of Nairobians to the global pandemic, police brutality and humor amid the crisis.
Judges’ Special Mention
NAME: Daniel Mwihungi Watetu
TITLE: The 2020 Nairobi Diary
MEDIUM: Mixed Media
DIMENSIONS: 80 x 60 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A visual documentation of the year that was 2020.
NAME: Andrew Chege Irungu
TITLE: I Know It’s Coming!
MEDIUM: Acrylic and Spray Paint on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 122 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Changing times, and the global shift in the shape of power, finances, religion, and technology. He asks a critical question: Is Nairobi ready?
NAME: Stephen Kyenze
TITLE: Bado Tukoo (We’re Still Here)
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 75 x 60 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A reflection of how the Kibera community has rallied in the face of adversity caused by the COVID pandemic. Neighbors and visitors have come together to do what they can to protect each other.
NAME: Michael Irungu Waweru
TITLE: Obligation
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 71.12 x 91.44 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: “Even though there is corona, the children have to eat”. When you are the breadwinner, it is your obligation to feed the family, no matter the externalities.
Judges’ Special Mention
NAME: Samuel Githinji Njoroge
TITLE: Migambo (Voices II)
MEDIUM: Oil on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 149.86 x 119.38 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A response to the local political situation and many days filled with political speech.
Judges’ Special Mention
NAME: Kenneth Munene
TITLE: Directives
MEDIUM: Mixed Media
DIMENSIONS: 80 x 80 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A reflection on the impact of the Corona virus on the Nairobi community. In addition to looking at the changes in our behavior arising out of the pandemic and restrictions, Munene also gives us a glimpse of the heavy hand of the law felt by those who break the rules.
NAME: Charles Ngatia
TITLE: Backstreet
MEDIUM: Mixed Media
DIMENSIONS: 69 x 82 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: A look at the city’s disparate faces – Uptown and Downtown.
NAME: Otto Mugobwa
TITLE: Tread Higher
MEDIUM: Acrylic on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 130 x 70 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The difficult times we live in, the violence and injustice witnessed by many, and still – the importance of love to take us all higher.
NAME: Victor Nderitu
TITLE: Keep Trying
MEDIUM: Oil on Canvas
DIMENSIONS: 130 x 90 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The resilience of ordinary people.
NAME: Morris Mukundi
TITLE: Despite Confinement
MEDIUM: Charcoal
DIMENSIONS: 72 x 61 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: Symbolizing life, and the mix of experiences and challenges facing children. However, there is also a promise of success and achievement if these children overcome the difficult start and early challenges.
NAME: Coster Ojwang
TITLE: Moshene za Salon
MEDIUM: Mixed Media
DIMENSIONS: 130 x 120 cm
ARTWORK DESCRIPTION: The tight-knit relationships between the residents of Ngando, and the pace at which gossip – ‘moshene’- travels courtesy of salons in the area. Salons in Nairobi, much like the rest of the world, are renowned for gossip “moshene” and Ngando is no exception.
