Kaloki Nyamai

Kaloki Nyamai is a multidisciplinary artist based in Nairobi, known for his immersive works that merge painting, sculpture, and installation. His practice explores Kenya's histories and collective memory, blending Akamba traditions with contemporary narratives. Working with materials such as sisal rope, stitched yarn, acrylic paint, and photo transfers, he examines themes of identity, resilience, and renewal. Nyamai often titles his works in Kikamba, embedding ancestral stories and pre-colonial imagery to create a dialogue between the past and the present.