Author Archives: 222leaves

Two hearts, two lives. One commitment.

I went to a conference and the speaker was sharing about her experiences of rescuing girls from brothels, and streets. I heard some sad stories of human trafficking. According to the report, there may now be as many as 30 million people worldwide held against their will to be a sex slave or forced labour.Continue reading “Two hearts, two lives. One commitment.”

Artist Hezron Maina

During the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya. It was a privilege to share a few tasks with Hezron Maina. The first one was the mask making, and the second one was painting a mural with him. He is very willing to share his skills and talents. I had a good experience working with him, andContinue reading “Artist Hezron Maina”

Artist Zoe Cromwell

Zoe Cromwell is a New Zealander and have lived in the South Pacific and also worked as an artist partner with SIM, using art in Ethiopia and the Middle East.   She says, ” I’m keen to see more community working with artists, because creative people with skills in any of the arts can reachContinue reading “Artist Zoe Cromwell”

Love without limitation

I made this piece of art work during the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya. Medium: Recycled newspaper, recycled fabric, acrylic paints and Eastern Asian ink on a canvas.  Brief:  The triptych on the canvas represents love overcoming all limitation. The 1st panel is inspired by Maasai bead jewellery, made by objects found locally in Nairobi,Continue reading “Love without limitation”

Artist Papaya

I know Papaya through the Art Residency in Nairobi, Kenya, this June. I like the work of the mixed medium (the one on the top right corner) a lot, it is inspired from one of the local places we visited. She has a great gift in realistic drawing with pencil and pastel. Papaya says, ”Continue reading “Artist Papaya”