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Good is when I steal other people's wives and cattle; bad is when they steal mine - Hottentot of southern African proverb

Njogu

Just who is Njogu? And why do I have so many of his paintings? 

Not easy questions, but I will try to explain. Njogu is a popular Kenyan artist for 'the wananchi', or 'the people'. He is a self-taught artist who, though quite prolific, has not acquired a large following. Some that his paintings are too simple and thematically juvenile - but it is this quality of simplicity and emotion that has attracted people to his paintings.

With a naive innocence Njogu portrays daily tasks of the Kikuyu people without agenda. He is never without a keen eye for detail as well as a sense of humor that is reflected in the emotions of his characters.

By the way, Njogu means 'elephant' in Kikuyu, the largest tribe in Kenya. The Kikuyu people often pick a name that matches the immediate characteristics of the newborn baby.  I hope you enjoy the paintings!

Title: Lovers Dimensions: 18" x 15" (45 x 38cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Sold as a gift to a friend!  27 July '07	Title: Helpless Lovers Dimensions: 13" x 17"  (33 x 45cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Sold as a gift to a friend!  27 July '07	Title: From the Womb Dimensions: 10" x 15" Medium: Acrylic and Watercolor on Paper Price: $30	Title: Still I Rise Dimensions: 12" x 8" Medium: Acrylic on Paper Price: $30
Title: Inheriting a Culture Dimensions: 28" x 38" (71 x 96cm) Very Large! Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $200 SOLD! He got a bargain! 28 Jan 04	Title: Struggling with the Strings Dimensions: 16" x 17"  (40 x 43cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $60 SOLD! To a friend in New York 19 July '04	Title: Dancing Mama Dimensions: 20" x 36" (51 x 92cm) Large! Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $160 Sorry-Not available	Title: It's My Milk Dimensions: 16" x 9½" (41 x 24cm) Medium: Oil on canvas Price: $35 SOLD!  To a friend in New York 19 July '04	Title: Necklace for a New Bride Dimensions:  8" x 11.5" Medium: Chalk and Watercolors on Paper Price: $40-SOLD!  21 December '05-To a visitor in Spain!  Thanks!
Title:  Riding Hoops SOLD!  6 November 2006-To Georgia-Thanks! Other Clearance items	Title: The Slow Woman SOLD!  6 November 2006-To Georgia-Thanks! Other Clearance items

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