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Kelvin Wamae

Visual artist

About

me

I am visionary artist from Kenya, who is driven by a profound fascination with the human spirit. Drawing inspiration from the diverse array of faces, I seek to unravel the intricacies of the human condition through the medium of portraiture. With meticulous attention to detail and an astute observation of nuances, I masterfully captures the raw emotions, subtle expressions, and untold stories that lie beneath the surface.

my art

work

2023 – Osiligi

2023– Union Embrace

In Maasai culture, they are so united as they do every task together in harmony. Their togetherness is what personally inspires me to visionalise a perfect world without any form of discrimination.

Is a drawing that shows unity despite the difference in skin color. it signifies the end of modern racism. Great things can happen when we unite.

2023-Umoja

Doctors are always available when the world is in need of them, they are always there to save the day. They attend to every person in need despite the race, color, origin and tribe. They are the true symbol of unity.

2023-Équité.

In times of need in a nation we all gather as one and ask our elders for guidance for they are wise. They have the secrets of life that can change our situations.

2023-Dream

In the heart of Mathare, a resilient boy scavenged through a dumping site and found old pilot glasses. When he wore them, a transformative spark ignited—a dream of becoming a pilot. The discarded spectacles became a symbol of ambition, propelling him beyond the struggles of the streets. In that moment, a future beyond Mathare's challenges took flight.

2023-poverty

is a drawing that describe a young boy who is in an environment that is not well of, the boy is in need of love through his eyes, he needs care seen from the look of his untidy hair and also from his skin which has rashes.

Experience

I have exhibited in galleries and also in auctions;

Nairobi art gallery

KICC Mini Gallery

CPHIA 2023(ZAMBIA)

Boomer Gallery(London)

Ciclos Gallery(Brazil)

Art Mtaani Exhibition

Verbuck auctioneers

Usanii Art Exhibition

education

I am currently pursuing Geospatial Engineering in Jomo Kenyatta University Of Agriculture And Technology

KELVIN WAMAE

Get in touch

phone number - 0746003525