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Sarah O. Shiundu
 It
is a pleasure to have another female artist
on our website! I met Sarah through one of our
most popular artists on this website,
Martin Bulinya. I was excited
to promote this new artist as the art scene in Kenya is dominated by men and I
saw this as an opportunity for both Sarah, and myself, to bring the creativity
and artwork of a woman to the forefront.
 Sarah
is well-traveled in Kenya - born in Kakamega, schooled in Mombasa, and now
living on the outskirts of Nairobi in Ngong. She went to the Star of the Sea
School as a youngster where she first discovered her interest in the arts - she
was only 8 years old at the time. She continued her education at the School and
Mukuma Girls School in Mombasa, graduating in 1986. She graduated university in
1988 with a BA in Design. Afterwards she began practicing on her own and also
taught at the Kenya Institute of Mass Communications. In 1995 she began working
at the Kenya Broadcasting Company (KBC), where she met fellow artist Bulinya.
Above: Sarah and
Todd in the parking lot of the Sarit Center in Nairobi, Kenya.
At right: Sarah
and artist Martin Bulinya
She jokes that she is a Luhya living
with the Maasai in Ngong, and attributes the beautiful landscape of Ngong, and
the Maasai that pass through her area, as her main creative influences these
days.
One of the most exciting aspects of
Sarah's paintings is the incorporation of feathers and fabrics into her
paintings. As seen below, the Maasai shukas in the paintings is authentic Maasai
shuka material, as well, there are banana leaves and feathers adhered to the
paintings giving them three-dimensional look and feel (which is actually very
difficult to capture in digital images). I have briefly noted below the painting
details if there is any media other than paint.
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October 2007 - Update: I have just added these 16 new Sarah Shiundus.
I think it's important to know that these are the only paintings on the website
that are a mixed media using actual shuka fabric. A shuka is a Maasai wrap with
a typical pattern and color. These paintings are lovely and because of the media
mix, really have a nice natural depth and texture. It's best to click on them to
see the pattern and 'feel' the textures.
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Title: Out Standing
Dimensions: 6" x 4" (15 x 10cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $50 |
Title: The Rhythm in Feelings
Dimensions: 6" x 4" (15 x 10cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $50 |
Title: As Told by Ol Maa II
Dimensions: 2.5" x 6" (7 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $35 |
Title: Faithful Messengers
Dimensions: 2" x 6" (11 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $30 |
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Title: On the way to Ekidong
Dimensions: 2.5" x 6" (7 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $35 |
Title: 1557
Dimensions: 3" x 6" (8 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $35 |
Title: Respect for the Elders
Dimensions: 4" x 6" (10 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $50 |
Title: Two Sisters
Dimensions: 2" x 6" (11 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $30 |
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Title: Elegance
Dimensions: 3" x 6" (8 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $35 |
Title: 1561
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (15 x 21cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $90 |
Title: 1562
Dimensions: 7" x 9" (18 x 23cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $90 Sold! 1 Jan '08 - Thanks and Happy
New Year! |
Title: Ladies of Esteem
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (25 x 21cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $90 Sold! 1 Jan '08 - Thanks and Happy
New Year! |
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Title: 1566
Dimensions: 6" x 9" (9 x 23cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $90 |
Title: Child of Two Worlds
Dimensions: 17" x 6" (43 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $120 |
Title: As sung by the Songsters
Dimensions: 17" x 6" (43 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $120 |
Title: The Manyatta Men and Women
Dimensions: 17" x 6" (43 x 15cm)
Medium: Mixed media on paper
Price: $120 |
18 March
2007 - Time to add some more Sarah Shiundu paintings! The below
paintings are Multi-Media and include some beautiful Maasai Shuka material
integrated in the painting design. Very unique! And makes for a very interesting
and beautiful painting!
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Title: S270
Dimensions: 4.5" x 12.5" (11 x 32cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Price: $120 |
Title: S271
Dimensions: 4.5" x 12.5" (11 x 32cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Price: $120 |
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Title: S274
Dimensions: 3.5" x 8.5" (9 x 21cm)
Medium: Acrylic on paper
Price: $60 |
Title: S276
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (16 x 21cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Price: $90 |
Title: S277
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (16 x 21cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Price: $90 |
Title: S275
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5" (16 x 21cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Price: $90 |
4 March
- Update: I have just added these six Shiundus below. A special
express addition for a friend in North Carolina!
WOW: James and
Tareska! You made my day!
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Title: S188
Dimensions: 4" x 10"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $60 |
Title: A Lover
and a Darling
Dimensions: 6.5" x 19" (17 x 49cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $85 |
Title: Moran
Dimensions: 4.5" x 19" (12 x 49cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $75 |
5 October 2006-Several
new paintings of Shiundu have been added. Her style has changed to be even
more excellent! Inside African Art is very pleased to feature this growing artist!
10 October 2006-Several of Sarah's paintings have sold. See below
in a white background to see what's still available!
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Title: SS39
Dimensions: 7.25" x 9.25"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $65 |
Title: SS46
Dimensions: 6.5" x 11.75"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $125
This painting
incorporated the fabric of the Maasai, the shuka, for a unique multi-media
experience. Truly an original idea! |
Title: SS50
Dimensions: 7.75" x 12.25"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $125
This painting
incorporated the fabric of the Maasai, the shuka, for a unique multi-media
experience. Truly an original idea! |
Title: SS49
Dimensions: 8.75" x 12.5"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $125
This painting
incorporated the fabric of Africa, the Kinte Cloth, for a multi-media
experience. Truly an original and unique idea! |
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Title: SS51
Dimensions: 6" x 16.75"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $140
This painting
incorporated the fabric of the Maasai, the shuka, for a unique multi-media
experience. Truly an original idea! |
Title: SS45
Dimensions: 12.75" x 9.5"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $100
Sold! 29 Aug '07 She made an offer I couldn't
refuse - Thanks! |
Title: Morans
Dimensions: 6.5" x 19" (17 x 49cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $85 |
Title:Maasai Woman
Dimensions: 12" x 19" (31 x 48cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $110
This painting has a 1"
rip on the left-hand side near the shoulder. Because of this you can
make an unreasonable offer! |
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September 2006 - I have
been spending a lot of time with Sarah Shiundu recently and I commented to her
that I really like the way her painting has been evolving. Her experimentation
is really paying off. She admitted to me that she is being influenced by her
daughter, also an aspiring artist! I think she's 12 years old!
If you are
interested on any of these wonderfully creative paintings by Sarah Shiundu,
please write down the name, painting title,
and go to the
Purchasing Page. If you would like to
Make an Offer on any painting, let us know!
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The
Paintings below are Sold! Thanks! |
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Title: S185
Dimensions: 12.5" x 9.5"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Sold! 29 Aug '07 She made an offer I couldn't
refuse - Thanks! |
Title: S189
Dimensions: 9.5" x 13"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $100
Sold! To James and Tareska in NC!
Thanks so much! |
Title: S272
Dimensions: 4.5" x 12.5" (11 x 32cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Sold to one of our biggest patrons with a keen eye!
21 March 2007! |
Title: S273
Dimensions: 4.5" x 12.5" (11 x 32cm)
Medium: Mixed Media on paper
Sold to one of our biggest patrons with a keen eye!
21 March 2007! |
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Title: Prayers
for the Mountain Goddess
Dimensions: 8" x 18" (20 x 46cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $85
Sold! 29 Aug '07 She made an offer I couldn't
refuse - Thanks! |
Title: S186
Dimensions: 6.25" x 11"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $60
Sold! To James and Tareska in NC!
Thanks so much! |
Title: S190
Dimensions: 9.5" x 12.75"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $105
Sold! To James and Tareska in NC!
Thanks so much! |
Title: S187
Dimensions: 6.5" x 8.75"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: $75
Sold! To James and Tareska in NC!
Thanks so much! |
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Title: Maasai Women in Landscape
Dimensions: 11" x 7.5" (28 x 19cm)
Medium: Watercolor and banana leaves on paper
Price: SOLD! 12 October 2006-To
Seattle. Thanks! |
Title: Mama and
Child with Wood
Dimensions: 6.5" x 19" (16 x 48cm)
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: SOLD! 11 October 2006-To
Washington State. Thanks! |
Title: SS40
Dimensions: 6" x 8.5"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price: SOLD! 12 October 2006-To
Singapore. Thanks! |
Title: SS41
Dimensions: 6.25" x 8.75"
Medium: Watercolor on paper
Price:SOLD! 12 October 2006-To
Singapore. Thanks! |
If you are
interested on any of these wonderfully creative paintings by Sarah Shiundu,
please write down the name, painting title,
and go to the
Purchasing Page. If you would like to
Make an Offer on any painting, let us know!
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