There are a few things that are harder than starting from scratch. That is what we did for the NEW DISCOVERIES exhibition that opens on Tuesday 17th December at AAA’s Diani Beach gallery space.
7 months in the making, we approached various artists that we had not worked with before and carefully sourced for paintings, sculptures and mixed media compositions. The result is a group show consisting of 10 talents from 3 countries that will be showing for the next 4 months.
Solomon Luvai, sculptor Atieno Sachy, Kamau Kariuki, Asenath Kemunto, Sam Njuguna, Ugandan artist Dominic Lukandwa, Munene Kariiithi, Derrick Munene (M-9), DRC’s Alpha Mukange and the outstanding Ssali Yusuf are all part of a stellar submission of pieces that capture the imagination and tickle the senses. This exhibition has been created to provide the audience with a window into, mainly, the emerging names in the regional art scene as AAA seeks to incubate these talents as they grow and provide a platform for them in the competitive landscape that is fine African art.
Welcome to our NEW DISCOVERIES! NEW DISCOVERIESExhibitionOPENS DECEMBER 17Atieno Sachy is a Kenyan visual artist. Her major area of specialization is sculpture, where she primarily works using metal and scrap metal as a material, therefore practicing upcycling to give a lease of new life to junk. Her fascination with metalwork developed under the guidance of mentors where she explored the intersection of traditional techniques and contemporary artistic expression.FEAtured artistAtieno SachyNew Discoveries - Jogoo wa Shamba Scrap Metal and Stained Glass 50cm x 53cm x 32cm View Catalogue Self-taught visual artist Solomon Luvai from Nairobi Kenya originates his work from an intense cultural nostalgia by merging modern and traditional fashion, African culture and musical aspects in his work. Solomon mainly uses charcoal in a thought-provoking, emotional and direct interpretation with a scribble textural effect that deepens his process.FEAtured artistSolomon LuvaiNew Discoveries - Hanging Converse Action V Charcoal/Pastel on Paper 94cm x 94cm View Catalogue Kamau Kariuki is a self-taught artist who started his art journey by using tar on canvas, but has been able to distinguish himself in the East African art scene by using a very recognizable signature style. FEAtured artistKamau KariukiNew Discoveries - The Shepherd's Daughter Acrylic Impasto on Canvas 71cm x 100cm View Catalogue Asenath Kemunto is a self-taught and self-trained visual artist based in Nairobi. Born in 1994, she has honed her skills by continuing to create artwork. Working on burnt and etched rubber from her home studio in Kasarani, Nairobi, she creates works through a process of etching, burning and painting on re-purposed rubber. FEAtured artistAsenath KamandeNew Discoveries - Big 5 Series Leopard IAcrylic Impasto on Canvas 71cm x 100cm View Catalogue Samuel Njuguna Njoroge is a contemporary Kenyan painter known for his vibrant and expressive artwork. Born with an innate passion for art, Samuel embarked on his creative journey early in life, honing his skills and exploring various mediums to convey his vision. In 2004, Samuel joined the esteemed Banana Hill Art Studio, a pivotal moment that marked the beginning of his artistic career. FEAtured artistSam NjorogeNew Discoveries - Boatmen Meeting Acrylic on Canvas 90cm x 70cm View Catalogue Ugandan painter Ssali Yusuf was born April 24, 1983 and is a force to be reckoned with in the East African art circles. With a career spanning over 20 years, Yusuf has captivated audiences with his interplay of bold, vibrant colour which dominates his abstract canvases. In the “Making Moves Series” that is currently showing, Yusuf evokes the hustle and bustle of daily living which is both a staple of urban and rural settings, with his playful shapes and hues emphasizing the need that everyone has to reach their respective end goals. In the dizzying movement, there is harmony. FEAtured artistSsali YusufNew Discoveries - Making Moves III Acrylic on Canvas 70cm x 150cm View Catalogue Artist Lukandwa Dominic born in 1981 in Masaka district in Southern Uganda brings to life Ugandan scenes using wax and dyes on fabric. In recent years his batik artworks touched the issue of urban transport and offering solutions to the congestion. In 2022, Oxford University Press commissioned him for a book cover about the issues of debt and solutions in Africa. He is also a batik art teacher and taught in Dar es salaam (International school of Tanganyika (2015)., FEAtured artistDominic LukandwaNew Discoveries - Leaves (Nature Series) Batik 85cm x 55cm View CatalogueDerrick Munene, artist name M-Nine, is a visual artist based in Nairobi, Kenya. Born in 1995 in Meru County. He developed an interest in drawing from a very young age which led him to pursue design in the university. He began his art career in 2017 while pursuing a degree in interior design from The Technical University of Kenya.
FEAtured artistDerrick MuneneNew Discoveries - Banana Republic Paper Collage 50cm x 60cm View Catalogue Munene Kariithi finds inspiration in daily life experiences and his interaction with people and environment and people he interacts with. Munene has taken part in several group exhibitions, including at the Kenya National Museum, Alliance Francaise, Polka Dot Art gallery, One Off Contemporary Gallery in Nairobi. Also In 2019, his artwork featured at A glimpse of East Africa in Lagos, Nigeria, Kenya Art Diary and Safaricom Calendar by Capital Club East Africa FEAtured artistMunene KariithiNew Discoveries - Bega Kwa Bega Acrylic on Canvas 154cm x 109cm View CatalogueAn artist born in 1995 in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Alpha Mukange has been living in Kenya since 2010 and currently lives and works from Umoja 3 in Nairobi. At the beginning of his art training, he worked as a signwriter before focusing entirely on painting in 2016. FEAtured artistAlpha MukangeNew Discoveries - Stress and Hustle Acrylic on Canvas 33cm x 51cm View CatalogueNEW DISCOVERIES 2024scroll
