Obange: Performance Series and Exhibition by Kevo Stero, Mar. 19 – Apr. 23 2022 @ Maasai Mbili Studios

EXHIBITION
Opening: 19th March, 4pm

Venue: Maasai Mbili Studios

Dates: 19th March – 23rd April 2022

PERFORMANCES
// Dates and Locations //

Kibera – 19th March

Gomongo – 26th March

Dagoreti Corner – 9th April

Rongai – 15th April

Kibera (Side B) – 23rd April

About

Obange is a term in Luo language for what was thought to be an evil spirit that would deliberately plague a family with misfortune. The belief in Obange in Luoland is not as strong as it once was, although there are still some believers. Its literal meaning in the Luo language is “disturbed person”.

The series of performances and accompanying exhibition at Maasai Mbili are based on research by Kevo Stero on how you can map a city through the eyes of an Obange.

Exhibition: Women Voices in a Circular Economy by Warembo Wasanii Art Studio with Joan Otieno, Mar. 9-27 2022 @ Alliance Française

Dates: March 9-27, 2022

Venue: Alliance Française

About

Joan Otieno founded the Warembo Wasanii Art Studio in Kariobangi North in 2018 working with young Kenyan women to create recycled fashion and art from plastic trash collected from the Dandora dumpsite. Promoting environmental conservation through art, Joan is providing a safe haven for young women and empowering them with artisanal skills to create a circular economy within the community.

Exhibition: ‘P(a)lace’ by Peterson Kamwathi, Mar. 5-20 2022 @ One Off Gallery

Opening: March 5, 2022

Venue: One Off Gallery

Time: Noon – 4 PM

Dates: Until March 20, 2022

Gallery opening times: Tuesday through Sunday, 10am to 4.30pm

About

March is proving to be one of  2022’s most exciting months for One Off Gallery. We are thrilled to host another solo show for Peterson Kamwathi which will open on Saturday 5th March. This latest body of work is displayed under the title of P(a)lace. Peterson describes the series; ‘P(a)lace is an exploration of the contentions around the small space occupied by the constituent member of a group. ‘Group’ in this instance ranges from family to the human race.’

The works in the exhibition are typical of this artist; visually they are beautiful and conceptually they are both thought provoking and challenging. 

Kamwathi is considered one of the leading practitioners in the region and this body of work doesn’t disappoint.