Moses Wanyuki

Moses Wanyuki was born and still lives in Thika, about a half hour north of Nairobi, Kenya. He finished his studies of art at Kenyatta University in 1998.

Now in his mid-twenties Moses has had several exhibitions both in Kenya and abroad. His early paintings were very realistic, but he now concentrates on abstract impressions of the Maasai people.

Wanyuki has considered pursuing a career in teaching art, but knows he will always paint in his free time.

As seen in the detail above, Wanyuki lays the paints on thick to create a textural effect. You can see by the way the light reflects off of the characters that there are multiple dimensions and layers to the paint itself. Wanyuki's paints with acrylics on a visually richly oil-washed paper background that are as much of the painting as the characters. His bright and textured Maasai characters contrast the background in an interesting manner, making them seemingly integrated in the land and sky-scape. 

Update - 14 January 2008 - I have just added these seven new Wanyukis.

Title: 1109 Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.25" (14 x 28.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $72 Sold! 18 Mar '08 And on the way to the UK	Title: 1107 Dimensions:7.25" x 5.5" (28.5 x 14cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $72	Title: 1110 Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.25" (14 x 28.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $72 Sold! 18 Mar '08 And on the way to the UK	Title: 1111 Dimensions: 7" x 16.5" (28 x 41.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $135 Sold! 18 Mar '08 And on the way to the UK
Title: 1112 Dimensions: 7" x 16.5" (28 x 41.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $135	Title: 1114 Dimensions: 7.25" x 5.5" (28.5 x 14cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $72	Title: 1113 Dimensions: 7" x 16.5" (28 x 41.5cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $135	Title: 1108 Dimensions: 7.25" x 5.5" (28.5 x 14cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price $72 Sold! 14th april 2008-Thanks

Update - 18 Oct 2007 - I have just added these three new Wanyukis. I thought the blue/purple and the gray paintings were unique and interesting.

Title: Alone in Blue Dimensions: 7" x 16" (18 x 41cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $130 Sold! 28 Nov '07 - Ever think about going on an African Art Safari?	Title: Seven on Gray Dimensions: 9.5" x 12.5" (24 x 32cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $125	Title: Six with Spears Dimensions: 7" x 16" (18 x 41cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $135

Update: 2 March 2007 - I have just added these new Wans - fabulously textured paper make these truly unique!

Title: Three Adults and Two Children Maasai! Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72 Sold! 28 Nov '07 - Ever think about going on an African Art Safari?	Title: Four Maasai Dimensions: 7" x 16.25" (18 x 41cm) Medium: Oil on oil paper Sold! 4 April 2007 He got a great deal because he bought three other paintings too!	Title: Three Maasai Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72

17 July 2006-There are only two Wanyuki's left.  If you like one that you see that's still available, Make an Offer!

Title: Four Maasai on Brown Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72 Sold! 12 Aug '07 For his fiance!	Title: Five Maasai on Brown Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72
Title: Maasai Family Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72 -SOLD!  4 December '05 At a New York, USA Christmas Fair.  Inside African Art goes beyond the Web!  Thanks!	Title: Five Maasai with Spears (green) Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72 -SOLD!  4 December '05 At a New York, USA Christmas Fair.  Inside African Art goes beyond the Web!  Thanks!	Title: Three Maasai Women (blue) Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72-SOLD!  11 March 2006-To England!  Thanks!
Title: Five Maasai with Spears Dimensions:  5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72-SOLD!  11 March 2006-To England!  Thanks!	Title: Six Maasai Dimensions: 5.5" x 7.5" (14 x 19cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72-SOLD!  11 March 2006-To England!  Thanks!	Title: Three Maasai Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.5" (19 x 14cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72 -SOLD!  20 December '05-Wanyuki goes to Canada!  Thanks!

Title: Tall Three Maasai Women Dimensions: 7.25" x 16.25" (18 x 41cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72-SOLD!  4 December '05 At a New York, USA Christmas Fair.  Inside African Art goes beyond the Web!  Thanks!	Title: Three Maasai Women with Spears Dimensions: 7.5" x 5.5" (19 x 14cm) Medium: Acrylic and ink on paper Price: $72-SOLD!  14 July 2006-To a new visitor in Texas!  Thanks!
The above Wanyuki's have sold.  The below Wanyuki's have also all been sold and are on are for display only:

If you are interested in these items:
Write down the Artist Name, Painting Title, Cost - and Or, Make an Offer!