Born in Mombasa, Kenya I am now based in Troon. Working in various media such as oil painting, murals, body art, string art and installations, I present versatility in addressing various social issues such as environmental conservation, racial unity, black empowerment, civic education among others- inviting the audience to see these issues in new light.

Education

• 2019  - B.A (Education) in English and Literature (Kenyatta University)

• 2010 – O levels including Art and Design (B+) (St. Peter’s Mumias Boys’ High)

• 2021 – Certificate in Arts Management (Sarakasi Trust)

Exhibitions (selected)

• 2014 – Pwani Art Exhibition, Fort Jesus, Mombasa

• 2016 – Pwani Art Exhibition, Fort Jesus, Mombasa

• 2017 – Affordable Art Show, Nairobi National Museum, Nairobi

• 2019 – Safari ya Sanaa, Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

• 2021 – Bahari Huru Festival, Mombasa

• 2022 – Mombasa Ocean Festival(solo exhibition), Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

• 2023 - Duos Festival, Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

• 2023 - Mombasa Ocean Festival, Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

• 2023 - Duos Festival, National Museum of Szczecin, Szczecin, Poland.

Honors and Awards (selected)

• 2010, 1st place, Secondary Schools Creative Art Exhibition

• 2017, Commendation Certificate, MASK Prize

• 2018, Commendation Certificate, MASK Prize

• 2020, 1st place in Traditional Art, Sondeka Awards

Commissions

• 2020, Public Art Commission, The Eye,  String Art at Railway Garden, Mombasa.

• 2021, Public Art Commission, Mural at Mackinnon Market, Mombasa

• 2021, Corporate Commission, Plastic Bottles sculpture, Jukwaa Arts Center.

• 2022, Corporate Commission, Murals at (9) schools around Mombasa, International Center for Reproductive Health, Kenya.

• 2022, Corporate Commission, Plastic Bottles sculpture, Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

• 2022, Corporate Commission, Murals for plastic collection centers, Baus Taka Enterprise.

• 2023, Public Art Commission, Murals at (3) schools around Mombasa, AMREF Health Africa.

• 2023, Corporate Commission, Plastic waste sculpture for Alliance Francaise, Mombasa

Residencies

• 2019 - Safari ya Sanaa, Mombasa

• 2021 – Bahari Huru Art Residency, Mombasa

• 2022 – Anidan Arts Center Residency, Lamu

• 2023 - Ubunifu Lamu Art Center, Lamu

• 2023 - Duos Festival, Mombasa and Szczecin

• 2024 - Foto Mtaani Residency,  Mombasa

Work experience

• Self employed artist; 2014 – to date

• Pearson EdExcel IGCE and IGCSE Art teacher at Mombasa Academy,  2023 - 2024

• Skill mentor (art), volunteer, Compassion Kenya (KE461 ACK ST. Mark’s Mikindani); 2017 – 2019

• Teaching Practice, Miritini Complex High School; 2019 May – August

• Art Tutor, Mombasa Academy of Arts; 2017-201