EVANS MBUGUA

Born in 1979 in Nairobi. Lives and works in Paris.

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Evans Mbugua is a visual artist and designer. He was born in Nairobi and lives in Paris, both of which are modern and cosmopolitan cities, characterised by the cultural mix of diverse populations.

No matter which creative tool he chooses to express himself, man is at the heart of his artistic approach. Each one of us has his own story to tell. He portrays his own life, as well as that of his friends and strangers. In this way, diversity nourishes his curiosity of the world, taking a look at our identities and their hidden facets. He favours portraits to celebrate his characters. Mbugua uses glass and perspex to beautify his subjects by shine and reflections, while underlining human frailty.

In his work, pictograms represent our urban environment which shape the rhythms of our lives and which, in turn, become his playground.