\Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki Nyamai, *1985 in Kitui, Kenya, lives and works in Nairobi, Kenya
Paintings by Kaloki Nyamai are characterized by intricate layers. While his figurative motifs are recognizable, each image is utterly unique. His portraits involve acrylic paint, sisal rope, photo transfers, and yarn. Overall, Nyamai infuses canvases with narrative and physical weight. His compositions, at times framed and others suspended or un-stretched, explore the tradition of painting as a medium for storytelling.
Read moreSelected Works
Kaloki Nyamai
Wenda chao endee (2025)
Textured layers of paint with image transfer and collage on stiched canvas
150 x 150 cm | 59 x 59 in
150 x 150 cm | 59 x 59 in
Kaloki Nyamai
Nikwetela nginya indii 3 (2025)
textured layers of paint with image transfer and collage on stiched canvas
150 x 150 cm | 59 x 59 in
150 x 150 cm | 59 x 59 in
Kaloki Nyamai
Twe vaa ithionthe (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Ekangotavie kindo 4 (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200 cm
framed
200 x 200 cm
framed
Kaloki Nyamai
Ngomaneo itu (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200cm
framed
200 x 200cm
framed
Kaloki Nyamai
Keta kwambia (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7cm
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Isyo sina moyo (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
255 x 260 cm
255 x 260 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Mukomi (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200 cm
200 x 200 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Ngoka na mina/ (Dining in Chaos) (2023)
Acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200 cm
200 x 200 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Twe eli vaa (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
215 x 230 cm
215 x 230 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Twikale vaa gutavye kela kindo.2 (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
210 x 250 cm
210 x 250 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Twikale vaa gutavye kela kindo.1 (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
205 x 210 cm
205 x 210 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Untitled (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
600 x 400 cm
600 x 400 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Untitled (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
600 x 400 cm
600 x 400 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Kwata kwoko kwakwa (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
200 x 200cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Vandu Vala Twekala (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
Framed 210,5 x 218,5 cm
Framed 210,5 x 218,5 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Vandu Vala Twekala 2 (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
Framed 228,5 x 226,5 cm
Framed 228,5 x 226,5 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Kita Kwetela (2022)
acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
225 x 210 x 3 cm
225 x 210 x 3 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Vandu Vala Twekala (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
Framed 210,5 x 218,5 cm
Framed 210,5 x 218,5 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Ithione kewone (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200 cm
200 x 200 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Evinda Imwe (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas and leather
225 x 215 cm
225 x 215 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Nenda ulika kewone (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 205 cm
200 x 205 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Twenda kulika osene (2023)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 205 cm
200 x 205 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Nitwosa (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas and leather
211 x 218 cm
211 x 218 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Vandu Vaseo (2022)
acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 198 x 3 cm
200 x 198 x 3 cm
Kaloki Nyamai
Nichao keu (2024)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
200 x 200 cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
200 x 200 cm
framed 208 x 208 x 7 cm
