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George Thiaru

George Thiaru is a husband of one wife and has two children. Born in 1967 in Karura location Kiambu district. Thairu was educated in Wangunyu primary school until 1982 and later he was admitted in Kirangari High School. He did his O-levels in 1986.

Shortly after leaving school, he started the working as a sign writer as well as making logo designs. His main customers were secondary schools, churches and in private institutions. In 1994 he took his first works to the popular Gallery Watatu. The Gallery was very interested in his work and continued to purchase his works as fast as he was able to produce them.

His paintings are normally in oil colors. They are complex scenes which depict everyday life in a unique and often very colorful and abstract way. Thairu's paintings have been featured in many calendars and magazines.

In 1997 he won a second prize at the Kenya National Museum for the East Africa competition.
In 1997 he had a special mention award of paintings of which was held at Inter Continental Hotel. He has exhibited both local and abroad.

Thairu is member of Banana hill art studio.

21 June 2006 - Unfortunate news of the demise of George Thairu. I was at the Banana Hill Art Gallery when  learned that George Thairu had died of liver problems. Many of the Banana Hill studio artists will be attending the funeral which is scheduled for 26 June. We here at Inside African Art regret the passing of such a talented artist. Pole Sana.

NEW!  Title: Life in the Big City Nairobi Dimensions: 34.5" x 26" (88 x 66cm) Large Dimension Painting! Medium:  Acrylic on Paper Price: $360 SOLD! 2 Dec '07 This painting is on its way to Spain!	Title: Ceremony Dimensions: 9.5" x 12" Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $120 Sold! 7 Feb '08 - Thanks goes out to the website's biggest fan! Thanks Clara!	Title:  Song of Giraffes Dimensions:  12" x 8.5" Medium:  Acrylic on Paper Price:  $100	Title: Welcome Home Dimensions: 9" x 13" Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $120-SOLD!  20 December '05 To New Jersey!  Thanks!
Title: Women Pouring Milk Dimensions: Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $140 SOLD! She loves this painting!

• Prizes
  1996--- A second prize winner for the East African art for the East Africa industries Nairobi Kenya
  1998--A third prize winner at the Inter continental hotel Nairobi Kenya.
  George has participated in many books illustrations such a Nerald Magazines in Boston etc.

• Exhibitions
  1996—“Banana hill art reflection” at the Goethe institute.
  1997—“Art Affair” at the village market.
  1997—“East African for the East African industry” at the National Museum Nairobi.
  1998—“Hearts” at the French cultural center Nairobi.
  1998—“Art affair” at the village market.
  1999—“Nairobi insecurity” at the Goethe institute.
  1999—“ Art Affair” at the village market.
  1999—“Bomb Blast” At the Goethe institute Nairobi.
  2000—“Art Affair” at the Ramoma.
  2001—“Kenya constitution” at the National Museum of Kenya.
  2001—“STROKES ON THE HILLS” at the village Market Nairobi.

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