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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.

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.

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.

16 August 2011 - Update: I was unable to meet with Njuguna during our recent visit to Kenya. He is dealing with some personal issues of a very serious nature and this is where his energy is focused. We all wish him and his family the best. That said, I was able to procure a few of his paintings from another source, and look forward to providing for him as much support as we can as soon as he has the time and energy to revisit painting.

Title: The Source Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: Serenity Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: And Seek Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: The Vault Dimensions: 8.5" x 12" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165
Title: Lean Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: Nemesis Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: Storm Blue Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165	Title: Distant Thoughts Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold ! 23rd Aug '11 Thanks Margret

April 2010 - Update: Met with Njuguna on our recent trip to Kenya - he's doing well and being kept very busy painting. We met on a Sunday afternoon and discussed art in Kenya while my kid played in the playground of a local pub - Jam Rescue (great name, and on a terribly busy street outside of Nairobi where you can be in a traffic jam for literally hours). But on a quiet Sunday afternoon it was a great place to have a nice talk and spend some time looking at Njuguna's latest paintings - they're fabulous, have a look:

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 Sold! 23 Oct '10	Title: Race to the Top Dimensions: 8.5" x 12" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 22 Oct '10	Title: Wingy Music Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 24 Oct '10	Title: Born to Be King Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold! 24 Oct '10
Title: Herd Mirage Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 24 Oct '10	Title: Gifted Gunner Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold! 22 Oct '10	Title: Naughty Swinger Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 23 Oct '10

Title: Bachelors' Anthem Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: Train to Nowhere Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: Tales and Lies Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 31 May '10 - Her home is turning into a collector's den  of the finest in original African art!	Title: Log Pariament Dimensions: 12" x 8.5" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!
Title: Kitten City II Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: Ebbing Day Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: Wild and Free Dimensions: 8.5 x 6" (21.5 x 15.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold! 18 Apr '10 - Thanks!	Title: On Slopy Ambition Dimensions: 6 x 8.5" (15.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $90 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!
Title: Delicate Balance Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: And Sings My Soul Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 26 Apr '10 - And will be on the cover of a prominent publication!	Title: Learning to Wonder Dimensions: 8.5 x 12" (30.5 x 21.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 11 Oct '10 - Thanks Ian!	Title: Birthday Drama Dimensions: 12 x 8.5" (21.5 x 30.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on textured paper Price: $165 Sold! 8 May '10 - To a good friend of this website, and the causes we support, for many years - Thanks Maggie! And Happy Birthday!
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: 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: 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!
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: 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: 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!
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: 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: 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: 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!

11 Sept 2008: I have added these three new Njugunas below!

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!

Previously Posted:

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!

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!
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!

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!
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!

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!

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!

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!
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!
The Njugunas below have been sold - only posted for your viewing pleasure!

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!