Born: Nairobi, Kenya, 1992
Based in: Nairobi, Kenya
"I am a visual artist and an urban storyteller whose work delves into the layered narratives of Nairobi’s built environment. Through painting and sculptures, I explore the intersections of housing, economy, society and politics, using architectural forms as both subject and metaphor. My practice captures the lived realities of urban communities, their resilience, fragility, and collective memory—while also reflecting on themes of community, isolation, displacement, and social transformation. By re-imagining the textures and tensions of everyday life in the city, I aim to make silent conversations between people and the spaces they inhabit more visible."
James Kamande's artworks
acrylic and charcoals on canvas
100cm x 110cm
2023
James Kamande - Metal Works
3D metal work
steel, binding wires, spray paint
and acrylics
40cm x 62cm x 12cm
2025
3D metal work
steel, binding wires, spray paint
and acrylics
40cm x 72cm x 12cm
2025
3D metal work
steel, binding wires, spray paint
and acrylics
40cm x 62cm x 12cm
2024