The Jean Pigozzi African Art Collection
Camo 15 - 2021
90 x 60 cm
Print on Hahnemuhle FineArt Baryta 325gr
© Thandiwe Muriu / Courtesy 193 Gallery
Camo 24 - 2022
90 x 60 cm
Camo 35 - 2022
90 x 60 cm
Print on Hahnemuhle FineArt Baryta 325gr
© Thandiwe Muriu / Courtesy 193 Gallery
Camo 41 - 2022
90 x 60 cm
Print on Hahnemuhle FineArt Baryta 325gr
© Thandiwe Muriu / Courtesy 193 Gallery
Thandiwe Muriu
Born in 1990, in Nairobi, Kenya where she lives and works.
Thandiwe Muriu is a self-taught photographer. The emancipation of beauty norms is a reoccurring theme at the forefront of her practice as she employs surrealist techniques to redefine female empowerment through the application of material choices such as textiles and common household items. In her CAMO series, Thandiwe showcases Africa’s unique mix of vibrant cultures, textiles and beauty norms. Through her work she celebrates her African heritage and tackles important issues such as identity and self-perception using the rich colours and vibrancy the continent is so well known for.
