Wawi Amasha is among an emerging generation of Kenyan artists working and living in the USA. With a professional career spanning almost two years, the artist draws inspiration from her home country. Themes of her work mirrors varied aspects of Kenyan culture. She was born and raised by her grandmother in a small village in Embu district, about 220 miles from Nairobi, Kenya.
A keen study of her paintings reveals a seemingly deliberate lack of facial features on her subjects, She says: "This is a technique meant to portray the faceless nature of African people as viewed by the rest of the world". But lately she is branching out to more detailed paintings while still staying true to her own original style.
If you look carefully, you will find that she places a giraffe in most of her paintings. She does this in honor of her grandfather whose name "Ndwiga" in her language means giraffe.
Now Residing in Santa Monica, California, Wawi has devoted her life to her passion. She already has been featured in SOUL MAGAZINE, MIMI MAGAZINE and AFRICAN COLOURS.NET as one of the rising stars in the Africa Art scene.
Amasha wants to discover and explore different mediums in her efforts to provide inspiring art to her already growing fan base. But more importantly, she seeks to create art that will inspire people. She wants her art to promote Love, Peace, and unity for all humanity.
"The world is filled with so much pain and suffering, and I believe Art is supposed to heal us" - Wawi Amasha
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