The Alliance Francaise in Nairobi is resuming monthly exhibitions in its art gallery after four months. And “Wheels of Life” art exhibition by Evans Ngure sets this in motion.

The exhibition which opened on July 6 and ends on July 31, is a reflection of life experiences. Evans recycles brass wheels, brass wire, wine corks, drift wood, metal irons, kettles, side mirror casing, belt buckles and many other found materials. This he does to form shapes of animals as well as share his views on the present day-to-day life and the memories of his past.

photo courtesy of evans Ngure/ titled “Monkey Revolt”.

One of the rewards of upcycling, the technique of recycling found objects and repurposed to create new artworks, is that it preserves the environment. Objects that would otherwise be considered trash are assembled together to become a treasure.

Evans explored this concept too in the messages in some of his artworks such as “Monkey Revolt” through which he speaks against human encroachment into wild habitats. This has been a huge concern.

photo courtesy of Evans Ngure/ price: KSH. 14,000

Some of his other works are functional as seen above. This lantern has a bulb inside and it is connected to a socket to produce electricity.

“Functional art is a great way to share my work at an affordable cost while creating something which can be used at home,” Evans explains.

If you would like to go to visit the gallery, in person visits are allowed. Measures such as sanitizing, wearing of masks and physical distancing are practiced.

Here are a number of the pieces of this exhibition.

photo courtesy of Evans Ngure
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure/ price: KSH. 40,000
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure
photo courtesy of Evans Ngure

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