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Newspapers served as an important literary forum for the publication of both Swahili poetry and works of prose. During the 1930’s and 1940’s, the Swahili newspaper, "Mambo Leo" [Current Affairs], served this purpose for many aspiring young Swahili…

This photo plays with the ideas of void and silhouette to capture a feeling of emptiness or longing. The figure is posed in a contemplative manner, as if the red void is causing him to reflect and wonder what may be beyond.

In this photo, I hope to provide a different perspective of the Eiffel Tower in Paris. The building is often seen in its entirety, making it difficult to appreciate the smaller elements that make up the whole. By compositionally arranging the image…

In his last novels, such as the two above written shortly before his death in 1962, Robert became more reformist in principle and critical of his times. Utubora mkulima is an attack on capitalist society and its evils. Perhaps as a sequel in this…

This artwork is a traditional Chinese papercut featuring an intricately designed snake, symbolizing wisdom, prosperity, and renewal. The character "福" (meaning "blessing" or "good fortune") at the top enhances the auspicious meaning of the piece. Due…

Each year I give my family a painting to bring in the new year. 2024 was the Year of the Dragon. I chose gold because it was a special year and a celebration because we would welcome our daughter that year.

While 2024 was the year we welcomed our daughter it also held a place of sadness because we lost the matriarch of our family the previous year. I chose gray in juxtaposition to celebratory gold to represent this heavy loss to our family.

Self-portrait

Portrait

A photo of my son playing Uno at the kitchen table during the Covid-19 Quarantine.