Figments And Fantasies

Kenya Thu 15-11-2007

Figments And Fantasies
By Maggie Otieno/AfricanColours.com

One of Kenya's most prominent visual artists Kamal Shah presented a collection of his latest works at a colourful opening ceremony at the Alliance Francaise in Nairobi, Kenya on the 14th of November 2007. The show includes works in acrylics on canvas assorted with mixed media work on hardboard.

He has been working using this new style for the last one year and the paintings on show are results of continuous experimentation with objects that are common in everyday life. Some of the works are ornamented with beads from the Maasai, brass and silver jewellery from India and even Keys. The show at the Alliance Francaise runs through to the 30th of November 2007. Scroll down to view images of the Opening and some of the works on show.

Work by Kamal Shah on display

Kamal’s mixed media artwork on display at the entrance to the 1st floor gallery at Alliance Francaise.

Kamal’s mixed media work on display

Maggie Otieno, Project Manager at AfricanColours, admires Kamal’s work

The artist, Kamal Shah, gives a welcome speech to the guests at the exhibition

The German ambassador to Kenya His Excellency Walter Lindner who was the guest of honour at Kamal Shah’s exhibition gives his opening speech.

Guests at the show listen to H.E Walter J Lindner's speech

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