Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai

\Kaloki Nyamai

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

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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
SOLD
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Gallery Exhibitions

Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki NyamaiDining in Chaos
28.04. - 24.06.2023
Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki NyamaiMoments That I Miss
01.07. - 30.07.2022

External Exhibitions

Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki NyamaiDak'Art - Biennale de l'Art Africain Contemporain
19.05. - 21.06.2022
Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki NyamaiLa Biennale di Venezia
23.04. - 27.11.2022
Pavilion of Kenya
Galerie Barbara Thumm \ Kaloki Nyamai
Kaloki NyamaiStellenbosch Triennale 2020
11.02. - 30.04.2020
Stellenbosch