Before you say or think anything, it’s not your usual local celebrities on it.
For too long, Kenyan art has just been whispered about. It’s time its magnificence is echoed far and wide, to discover talent, and unearth treasures while telling stories of our motherland.
An all-Kenyan calendar for 2019 has been released by Safaricom.
The calendar, whose theme is ‘This Is My Kenya’, features a collection of different pieces of art drawn by Kenyans from different walks of life.
The initiative by Safaricom drew lots of submissions from local artists, and eventually, 36 paintings were selected to make it to the 2019 #ThisIsMyKenya calendar.
Through the calendar, Kenyans can celebrate their country through the eyes of these gifted artists, to explore our beauty, love, aspirations, hope, wildlife, and laughter.
It also seeks to change our mentality by working with talented Kenyan artists to showcase the best of our country’s pieces to everyone.
What you’re about to see are dainty, colourful, bold, and unique photos that pay homage to our beloved country, Kenya - and it’s amazing people.
The best part about this initiative is that you can now own one of these Kenyan art treasures. Click here to see the bidding prices.
Scroll through below for a deeper look at exclusive photos of some of the artworks. These art pieces are bound to make you proud to be Kenyan.
Like a phoenix
On Target _ This piece is inspired by askaris
Pure joy
Bullfighting
Mutura na supu
The Rush Hour _ This piece captures boda-boda culture and traffic congestion issues in Kenya.
Matatu
When we truly come together around Kenyan art, invariably, great things will happen.