Wanjohi Maina Kenyan, b. 1986

  • Lives and works in Nairobi
    Wanjohi Maina is a multi-talented artist based in Nairobi. Maina began practicing art full time in 2015, after quitting his...

    Wanjohi Maina is a multi-talented artist based in Nairobi. Maina began practicing art full time in 2015, after quitting his job as a pump attendant. He joined the Kuona Artists’ Collective and has been based there since 2017. Whilst Maina started out as a painter, his practice has expanded to include printmaking, drawing and sculpture. He has evolved his skills working individually as well through assisting artists, including Peterson Kamwathi, Dennis Muraguri, David Thuku, Kaloki Nyamai and Longinos Nagila, on various projects. 

     

    Maina has exhibited his work in group exhibitions at One Off Contemporary Art Gallery, The Attic, Circle Art Gallery and the French Cultural Centre in Nairobi. In 2022, a solo presentation of his work was featured by Circle Art Gallery on Artsy online, and in 2021 he was featured in Various Small Fires, a group exhibition at Circle Art Gallery. 

  • Works
    • Wanjohi Maina, Towels, 2024
      Towels, 2024
    • Wanjohi Maina, Red Roses and Flowers, 2024
      Red Roses and Flowers, 2024
    • Wanjohi Maina, Umbrella Guy, 2024
      Umbrella Guy, 2024
    • Wanjohi Maina, Two Cockerels ( Kienyeji), 2024
      Two Cockerels ( Kienyeji), 2024
    • Wanjohi Maina, Woven Baskets and Trays, 2024
      Woven Baskets and Trays, 2024
    • Wanjohi Maina, Pillows, 2023
      Pillows, 2023
    • Wanjohi Maina, Piano and Soccer Balls, 2023
      Piano and Soccer Balls, 2023
    • Wanjohi Maina, Soda Water and Lolipop, 2023
      Soda Water and Lolipop, 2023
    • Wanjohi Maina, Jacket Man, 2023
      Jacket Man, 2023
    • Wanjohi Maina, Hawkers Republic XXXIX (Socks), 2022
      Hawkers Republic XXXIX (Socks), 2022
  • Exhibitions