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Paul Kihiu

Paul Kihiu was born in 1954 in a village known as Gathiga near Nairobi to small scale farming parents. In high school he started getting serious with art after he discovered that he was quite good at drawing almost anything. A neighbor showed him the the basics of batik and in 1978 he went into art full time. It wasn't long before he was exhibiting his work in various galleries including the famous Gallery Watatu.

He often says that the two artists that inspired him to become an artist were Rene Fennesy and David Shepherd whose use of color to blend figures against gentle landscapes gave his art a sense of direction and purpose. However, it's the people of his homeland that long ago lit a fire beneath him that still burns today.

He feels that it is his duty to do justice to the African experience through his painstaking depictions of village life where rich traditions once prevailed. Like life itself, art is to be felt deep inside and he uses his gift to give us a visceral glimpse of the way it was not too long ago. Even as the world races ever forward towards modernity, he believes that nature and culture are timeless and that is why he is an artist.

I was contacted by Paul Kihiu's nephew about putting these wonderful batiks on our website a few month's ago - with our trip to Kenya it has taken some time to put these batiks up. Alas, they are worth the wait - those familiar with batiks can see that they are unique in every way: deep rich colors, dramatic style, and exquisite detail very rarely seen in the batik form of art.

2011 Sale: Prices have been reduced from up to 20% on the Kihiu batiks below.

Title: After Eunoto Dimensions: 54" x 36" (137 x 92cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $250 Reduced!	Title: Crested Cranes Dimensions: 18" x 33" (46 x 84cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $135 Reduced!	Title: Eunoto Dance Dimensions: 56" x 36" (124 x 92cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $250 Reduced!	Title: Turkana Women Dimensions: 18" x 33" (46 x 84cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $150 Sold! 25 Jan '12 Regret is a very strong emotion! This is one that didn't get away! Thanks Kim!
Title: Maasai Girls Dimensions: 18" x 33" (46 x 84cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $150 Reduced!	Title: Traditional Court of Justice Dimensions: 33" x 36" (84 x 92cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $180 Reduced! Sold ! 3rd Dec 2011- Thanks Hans !	Title: Turkana Woman and Child Dimensions: 18" x 33" (46 x 84cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $155 Reduced!	Title: Village Market Scene Dimensions: 33" x 33" (84 x 84cm) Medium: Colored dye on cloth Cost: $190 Reduced!

If you are interested in any of these batiks, you can Make an Offer! Or, write down the artist name, title of painting, cost, and go to the Purchasing Form!