Ian BANJA

b. 2000, Kenya

Ian Banja (b. 2000) is a self-taught Kenyan painter, born and raised in Nairobi. He mostly paints portraits, showing people in their everyday lives, and is interested in closely observing ordinary objects and placing them in an unusual context. In his series “Struggles” he depicts the daily hustles of his peers. He draws inspiration from the hardships of his community, from hand-to-mouth living to police violence, but tries to show joy as well. His style combines street energy with careful attention to detail and glazing. In 2021 his work was shown at the Cape Town Art Fair with Eclectica Contemporary. Tumo galerija offers his 2022 portraits in acrylic, measuring 150 × 130 cm.

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