Artist Talk: Njeri Kinuthia

Doors Open at 5:00pm for Drinks & Mingling, Artist Talk begins promptly at 5:30pm.

Join us for an intimate conversation with Njeri Kinuthia discussing her inspiration behind her exhibition, Reconstruction: Mwacha Mila NiSi Mtumwa.

Reconstruction: Mwacha Mila NiSi Mtumwa explores reconstruction as a symbol of hope. Using various construction methods such as weaving and sewing, and expressive mark-making techniques such as hatching, cross-hatching, and hand embroidery, Njeri Kinuthia creates portraits inspired by bold textiles and stained glass. This body of work questions how culture shapes our identity and who we are beyond the confines of our traditions.

Njeri Kinuthia was born and raised in Kenya. She received her BA in Fashion Design from Machakos University and moved to the U.S. in 2021 to pursue her MFA at the University of Central Florida, funded by the Provost's Fellowship Award. Recognition for her work includes the 2024 Florida Prize in Contemporary Art People’s Choice Award, the 2024 University of Central Florida Outstanding Graduate in Creative Research, the 2023 Éclat Law Prize, the 2023 United Arts Public Art Award, and the 2023 Innovation in Arts Award. Njeri has exhibited her work across the US and internationally in Kenya and Norway. She is currently a Professor at the University of Central Florida.

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