Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai

\Kaloki Nyamai

Kaloki Nyamai, *1985 in Kitui, Kenya, lives and works in Nairobi, Kenya

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4 available works

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.

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Selected Works

Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai \ Vandu Vala Twekala (2022)

Kaloki Nyamai

Vandu Vala Twekala (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
Framed 210,5 x 218,5 cm
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Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai \ Vandu Vala Twekala 2 (2022)

Kaloki Nyamai

Vandu Vala Twekala 2 (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
Framed 228,5 x 226,5 cm
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Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai \ Nitwosa (2022)

Kaloki Nyamai

Nitwosa (2022)
Mixed media, acrylic, collage stitching on canvas and leather
211 x 218 cm
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Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai \ Ngoka na mina/ (Dining in Chaos) (2023)

Kaloki Nyamai

Ngoka na mina/ (Dining in Chaos) (2023)
acrylic, collage stitching on canvas
210 x 210 cm
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