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Paul Kihiu
Paul Kihiu was born in 1954 in a
village known as Gathiga near Nairobi to small scale farming parents. In high
school he started getting serious with art after he discovered that he was quite
good at drawing almost anything. A neighbor showed him the the basics of batik
and in 1978 he went into art full time. It wasn't long before he was exhibiting
his work in various galleries including the famous Gallery Watatu.
He often says that the two artists that inspired him to become an artist were
Rene Fennesy and David Shepherd whose use of color to blend figures against
gentle landscapes gave his art a sense of direction and purpose. However, it's
the people of his homeland that long ago lit a fire beneath him that still burns
today.
He feels that it is his duty to do justice to the African experience through his
painstaking depictions of village life where rich traditions once prevailed.
Like life itself, art is to be felt deep inside and he uses his gift to give us
a visceral glimpse of the way it was not too long ago. Even as the world races
ever forward towards modernity, he believes that nature and culture are timeless
and that is why he is an artist.
I was contacted by Paul Kihiu's
nephew about putting these wonderful batiks on our website a few month's ago -
with our trip to Kenya it has taken some time to put these batiks up. Alas, they
are worth the wait - those familiar with batiks can see that they are unique in
every way: deep rich colors, dramatic style, and exquisite detail very rarely
seen in the batik form of art.
2011 Sale:
Prices have been reduced from up to 20% on the Kihiu batiks below.
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Title:
Turkana Woman and Child
Dimensions:
18"
x 33" (46 x 84cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$155
Reduced! |
Title:
Crested Cranes
Dimensions:
18"
x 33" (46 x 84cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$135
Reduced! |
Title:
Maasai Girls
Dimensions:
18"
x 33" (46 x 84cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$150
Reduced! |
Title:
Eunoto Dance
Dimensions:
56"
x 36" (124 x 92cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$250
Sold! 4 Apr '12 - And on their way to France to be
an integral part of their 'Africa-Room'! Thanks so much Jean-Luc! |
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Title:
After Eunoto
Dimensions:
54"
x 36" (137 x 92cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$250
Sold! 4 Apr '12 - And on their way to France to be
an integral part of their 'Africa-Room'! Thanks so much Jean-Luc! |
Title:
Traditional Court of Justice
Dimensions:
33"
x 36" (84 x 92cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$180
Sold
! 3rd Dec 2011- Thanks Hans ! |
Title: Turkana Women
Dimensions:
18"
x 33" (46 x 84cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$150
Sold!
25 Jan '12 Regret is a very strong emotion!
This is one that didn't get away! Thanks Kim! |
Title:
Village Market Scene
Dimensions:
33"
x 33" (84 x 84cm)
Medium:
Colored dye on cloth
Cost:
$190
Sold!
23 Mar '11 - A reminder of her homeland!
Thanks Martha! |
If you are interested in any of these batiks,
you can Make an Offer! Or, write
down the artist name, title of painting, cost, and go to the
Purchasing
Form!
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Since
1999!
