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Tom Mboya is a self-taught visual artist. He discovered his art talent at the age of nine when he did alot of mud moulding with his younger brothers and friends. He subsequently started sketching on the ground by use of sticks and eventually on a paper and a pencil. He started taking art seriuosly when he won a second class prize on an inter- schools drawing competetions nation-wide, then organized by a Bata shoe company. Although a hotelier by proffession ,he has constantly been an active player in the art scene and because of passion in art, in sept. 2008 , he resigned from his employment and went into painting full time. He uses acrylics, oil and water paints.
Momanyi’s sculptures are about introspection; examining one’s own thoughts and feelings, assessing situations in a move to restore confidence. He draws inspiration from the contemporary political climate and political turmoil. He contrasts this with ancient people, strong in faith, intact memories, patience and endurance. His works are designed to generate thought and it is important that the viewer spares and shares a moment in an attempt to restore peace and tranquility amongst global inhabitants.

(via eat out Kenya)