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Bernard Ndichu Njuguna
This biographical information was
provided when someone who bought a small Njuguna painting while on safari
contacted Njuguna. This is directly from that document (many thanks to Janet in
the UK!) :
"Our earliest
childhood memories are carried with us and shape our life journeys. Ndichu
Njuguna grew up in central highlands of
Kenya surrounded by scenic landscapes and greenery. Moving narratives
from his mother and observing his dad prepare art lesson schemes for teacher's
college where he taught, were his earliest exposure to art. These childhood
scenes have shaped and provided inspiration for his paintings.
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| Todd with
Njuguna, Java House, Sarit Center, Westlands, Nairobi |
He works with a variety of materials to recreate everyday scenes and
experiences, lending it true to the feeling that a sunset is never the same. his
paintings are inspired by nature , feelings ,music and even to a greater extent
beauty of humanity.
Most often the images of Africa are of malnourished children, never ending
conflict and misery. Yet for all this, the continent exudes vibrancy and joy.
This is the side of Africa Njuguna explores and documents in his paintings.
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| Liz with
Njuguna (left) and the artist Thiongo (middle), Sarit Center, Nairobi |
He mainly works with acrylics ,oils and water colours. In a bid to make use of
what is in his environment, He also experiments with recycled materials in
plastic and aluminum to create decorative sculptures. This also doubles as an
effort to clean up the world of dumping related pollution . His recent effort is
in print form, on all the
greeting cards he paints ,urging for pollution reduction.
Njuguna
never studied art as profession but he had a chance to take it as a special
subject in both primary and high school. These two institutions ,provided for
his initial skills in art. Professionally ,he pursued marketing in college ,
with a bias in advertising. He was lucky to work for two media houses before
leaving the industry in the year 2002. At this time he had only worked for two
years when he decided to follow the call of art. .His Initial works were
exhibited at Artz gallery in
Nairobi late 2003 and he has since sold his paintings world wide. World
renown galleries like Amazwi and Dumela based in America have prayed a big role
in exposing his work to the world art market. Njuguna is aged 33 today and he is
a full time artist based in
Nairobi Kenya."
Njuguna's paintings are an interesting mix of background and foreground -
heavy on the illusion of texture as well as a very tactile feel. The red acrylic
paint on some of these paintings is literally 'globbed' on, allowing for a true
three-dimensional appearance (expand thumbnail detail at
above left).
What I find very unique in these paintings is the way
Njuguna integrates the patterns in the paper to be part of, if not dictating,
the subject of the painting. Similar to Wanyuki in his simplicity, Njuguna is a
welcome new talent to the Kenya arts scene.
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- 30 Jan '09: On our recent trip to Kenya we met with Njuguna for
the first time. It was fabulous to finally meet after a year of emailing and
planning our time together. Both Liz and I were so impressed with his
passion for the arts as well as his serious business attitude and long-term
marketing plan that divested his talents among the galleries in Nairobi, the
tourist hotels, private venture investors, as well as independent
international collectors with whom he has developed relationships.
Some of the notes I took while sitting with
Njuguna include little blurbs like, 'He likes the idea of portraying the
celebration of life - not the dark side', and, 'His desire is to focus on
and explore the vibrant side of Africa'.
Njuguna's father is an art teacher at a Teachers
College in Kenya. Njuguna expressed dismay at the fact that when he was going to
school they were taught the basics of art - in both primary and secondary
school. But these days there is no art curriculum in schools and students are
not taught the benefits of creativity and setting your mind free. Everyday,
he said, he wakes up and asks, 'What can I create today?'
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Below are our latest
acquisitions from Bernard Ndichu Njuguna:
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Title: Herd Mirage
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 |
Title: Honor Among Thieves
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! 22 Nov '09 and heading to
Hawaii! |
Title: A Day with Curious Cherubs
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
Title: I Will Ride the Wind and Pluck
Down the Stars for Yyou
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! And on its way to Germany -
Thanks Mirko & Family! |
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Title: Calypso Valley
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! Feb 7th 2009 - Thanks! |
Title: Carnival for Papa
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165
Sold! 4 March '09 - and on their way to Canada! Thanks Marie! |
Title: Guarding Heavens
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold!
6 Oct '09 -
and on the way to Singapore! |
Title: Log Pariament
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 |
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Title: Nativity Thrill
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold!
6 Oct '09 -
and on the way to Singapore! |
Title: Train to Nowhere
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 |
Title: Savannah Spy
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90
Sold! 6 Oct '09 -
and on the way to Singapore!
Thanks Kevin! |
Title: Poetic Flight
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! 12 Feb '09 Thanks! To a
return visitor of many years! Sorry Eva! |
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Title: Restless Summer
Dimensions: 8.5 x 12"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! 19 Aug '09
Thanks Marie - a wonderful return visitor! |
Title: Whispering Serenity
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on texturd paper
Price: $165 Sold! 4 Nov '09 And on its way to
the Netherlands! Thanks Gisela! |
Title: Distant Thoughts
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
Title: Ebbing Day
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
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Title:
Born to Be King
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
Title: Cherubs on Tow
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 Sold! 22 Nov '09 and heading to
Hawaii! |
Title: Wild and Free
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6"
(21.5 x 15.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
Title: On Slopy Ambition
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
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Title: Gifted Gunner
Dimensions: 6 x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 |
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Title: Moon Light and Sweet Lies
Dimensions: 8.5 x 6"
(21.5 x 15.5cm)
Medium:
Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90 Sold! 25 Feb '09
Many thanks to our good friend in Sweden! |
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| If you are interested in any of these wonderful paintings
by Njuguna, please write down the name of the painting and fill out the
Purchasing
Form - or you can always
Make an
Offer! |
11 Sept 2008: I have
added these three new Njugunas below!
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Title: Cave Comfort
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 28 Nov '08 Thanks Catherine! |
Title: Well Hidden
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! 7 Jan '10 -
And heading to the UK - Thanks Isi! |
Title: She's the One
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 Sold! 16 Nov '09 - Yet another
Njuguna to her collection. Thanks Deneise! |
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Title: The Vault
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12" (21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 |
Title: Race to the Top
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12" (21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $165 |
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Title: Herding in Motion
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 18th May 2008 - Thanks! |
Title: Electing to Stand
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 9 Mar '08 She made me an
offer I couldn't refuse! |
Title: Rejoicing Life
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 9 Mar '08 She made me an
offer I couldn't refuse! |
Title: The Arch
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 18th May 2008 - Thanks! |
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Title: In the Ditch
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 1 Jan '08 Sold!
And on the way to the UK - Happy New Year! |
Title: In the Air
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! |
Title: Base of the Baobab
Dimensions: 8.5" x 12"
(21.5 x 30.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 18 Oct '07They are rebuilding their lives
and restoring their new house with the African art that they love! |
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Title: Chasm
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 6 April 2007 - He made a reasonable offer
that was accepted! |
Title: Communion
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $180 Sold! 18 Oct '07They are rebuilding
their lives and restoring their new house with the African art that they
love! |
Title: Reflection Joy
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 25 April '07He made an offer
from Down Under! |
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Title: Preparing for the Hunt
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 25 April '07
It's heading to Australia! |
Title: In the Green
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 25 April '07 He made an offer from Down
Under! |
Title: Relaxation
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Sold! 25 April '07
It's heading to Australia! |
Title: Reflection 1
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $200-SOLD! 24 July 2006-To
Germany-Enjoy! |
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Title: Walking with Children
Dimensions: 12" x 8.5"
(30.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $200-SOLD! 13 September 2006-To
Texas! Glad you found it! |
Title: Tag Along
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5"
(15.5 x 21.5cm)
Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper
Price: $90-SOLD! 12 October 2006-To
Singapore-Thanks! |
Title: Eyeing Women
SOLD!
27 April 2006-To England-Thanks! |
Title: Dancing Life
SOLD!
27 April 2006-To England-Thanks! |
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Title: Three Maasai Moran
SOLD!
27 April 2006-To England-Thanks! |
Title: Swinging the Baby
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
Title: Herding with Dog
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
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Title: Three Children at Play
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna
goes to England! He's sold out! |
Title: Man and Woman at Leisure
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
Title: His Girlfriends
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
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Title: Watchdog
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
Title: Fatherhood
SOLD! 6 January '06-Njuguna goes
to England! He's sold out! |
Title: Praising Mother
SOLD! 1 December 05-Njuguna goes to
England! Thanks! |
Title: Spear Throwing
SOLD! 1 December 05-Njuguna goes to
England! Thanks! |
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Title: On the Move
SOLD! 1 December 05-Njuguna goes to
England! Thanks! |
Title: Falling In
SOLD! 1 December 05-Njuguna goes to
England! Thanks! |
Title: Watching the Children Play
SOLD! 19 November '05-At St.
Patrick's School's Christmas Boutique in Bedford, NY. Thanks! |
Title: Leading the Way
SOLD! 19 November '05-At St.
Patrick's School's Christmas Boutique in Bedford, NY. Thanks, you got
a great painting! |
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The Njugunas below have been sold -
only posted for your viewing pleasure! |
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If you are interested in any of these wonderful paintings
by Njuguna, please write down the name of the painting and fill out the
Purchasing
Form - or you can always
Make an
Offer!
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