SHI (KE)

SHI (KE) is a contemporary visual artist from Kenya whose work fluidly navigates the boundaries between abstraction and figuration. Drawing inspiration from her East African heritage, SHI (KE) explores identity, memory, and transformation using a diverse array of media, including painting, mixed media assemblage, and digital manipulation. Her practice is marked by bold color fields, layered textures, and the interplay of organic shapes that evoke the landscapes and cultural narratives of her upbringing.

SHI (KE) has exhibited widely within Kenya’s burgeoning art scene, featuring in notable exhibitions in Nairobi and Mombasa, and has begun to gain recognition on the broader African and international art stage. Through her art, she seeks to create visual stories that both archive and interrogate the lived experiences of her community, amplifying voices often marginalized within mainstream discourse. Driven by a commitment to experimentation, SHI (KE) continuously challenges herself to find new ways of visual expression, making her one of the exciting emerging voices in contemporary Kenyan art.