About
Exhibitions & Press
Two decades of exhibitions, community work and press across the United States, Kenya and France.
Exhibitions
2025
DiPetro Todd Salon & Gallery, San Francisco, CA Ripples, group show, UC Law, San Francisco, CA Town Books, San Anselmo, CA
2024
Fairfax Public Library, Fairfax, CA
2022
Bankhead Theatre Gallery, Livermore, CA Etcetera Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA
2019
SOMArts Cultural Center, San Francisco, CA Etcetera Wine Bar, San Francisco, CA
2016
Hamilton Gallery, Santa Monica, CA
2015
Huz Galleries, San Pedro, CA
2012
Ngong Gardens, Nairobi, Kenya
2010
The Basement Gallery, Echo Park, CA Universal Studios, Hollywood, CA
2008
Derosa Gallery, Toulouse, France. Malibu Arts Festival, Malibu, CA
Barnes & Noble, Oakland, CA Hanger Galleries, Santa Monica Art Studios, CA
2007
Concordia University, Irvine, CA Seeds Fine Art, Orange, CA Debbie Allen Dance Academy, Culver City, CA
2006
Pagoda ArtWorks, Santa Monica, CA Sahara Art Gallery, Santa Monica, CA Tripod Studios, Venice, CA Hanger Galleries, Santa Monica, CA
Press
The Africa Channel · My Africa: Nairobi 2014 · Season 1, Episode 2. Guided viewers through Nairobi’s creative scene. Streaming on Tubi and Apple TV.
CanvasRebel Magazine April 2024 · Feature interview on her process, values and community work.
The Antoy Show June 2015 · Featured guest
Kenya Broadcasting Corporation June 2010 · Featured artist, art and culture program
Livermore Valley Arts April 2019 · Artist feature
Mami Afrika Fashion Show Summer 2008, Los Angeles, CA
Residencies & community
Cheza Nami Foundation 2008–present · Bay Area. Lead artist and cultural educator for visual arts and storytelling workshops.
Peace Begins With Us Ongoing · Community art circles exploring peace, family and the environment
Big Sur Spirit Garden 2010-2012 · Artist-in-residence · Big Sur, CA
Awards
Best Art Display Malibu Chamber of Commerce, Malibu Arts Festival 2008
B.A., Chapman University Orange, CA · 2002
A.A., Santa Ana College Santa Ana, CA · 2000
Languages English, Kiswahili, Kiembu
Education & languages
Where it began
My very first show was at the Santa Monica Art Studios. My late grandmother’s presence gave me the confidence to believe in this path, and selling my first painting there was the confirmation I needed. Two decades later, I am still creating, and deeply grateful.
To everyone who has supported my work, and to everyone who continues to show up and take the time to attend my events, I want to sincerely thank you. I don’t take your support, your time, or your presence for granted. It truly means a lot to me.
May we all continue to go deeper into the things we love, to make time for what moves us, and to keep doing what feels meaningful to us
“I am because you are”
Ubuntu philosophy