In the small-format series „Figures of Speech“, the artist cites everyday moments of Nairobi, the capital of Kenya where he lives – as if a camera captures details, close-ups, and medium shots of people and objects which, in the artist’s view, do not receive enough attention. The spectrum of imagery is layered – in the paintings, as in Nairobi itself, urban landscapes coexist: skyscrapers, business centers, suited people, and among them, creeping vines, soaring trees, colorful flower bouquets.
