Art exhibition by Fungututi Misiko
Theme: LESO-ON ( More about the origin of LESO-ONS on his page)
All art is on sale 🥳
@jonmisiko Amazing amazing work!! 🙌🏾🌹🌹
Slide 6 is defo my fav piece💕💕
The origin of the leso, also known as the kanga, traces back to the early 18thcentury when Portuguese traders introduced square kerchiefs called "lenço" to the East African coast. Over generations, the leso has evolved into a versatile and functional item, used in rituals, weddings, daily attire, and as a medium for advertising by institutions and political organizations.
Fungututi Misiko @jonmisiko occupies munyu with a response to the leso. What begun as works on improvised surfaces, but gradually expanded to encompass a deeper exploration of textile heritage; and more...
With additional support from @theafricanartstrust
Moments from the 2nd Edition of Affordable Tats pop-up. Thank you to all who showed up and created art & magic with us. Stay tuned for the next 🥀.
Captured 🎥 by @kit_uzi_vert ❣️
Day in Life w / Art of Screenprinting alongside Pushing Prints Crew x Misiko Art 🎨🇰🇪🌍Hand Poke Tattoo mikononi and a screen printed + hand painted Tee to every participant. The sparks that make collaboration even more alive. Tunashukuru!!💚✨
🕷️🕸️ Karibu to the second edition of Affordable Tats Pop-up at The Nairobi Arboretum on the 31st of January , 11am - 6pm .
You’ll get to choose from the flash selections of artists @hok3y.pokey , @terrestrial_tattooist & @jonmisiko .
Together we aim to create a space of honoring nature and body modification . Karibia if it calls to you 🌳💚.
To reserve your spot , buy a flash piece for the tattoo you’ll recieve ; between KES 555-999 [ Paybill number: 303030 , Acc number: 2050737236 ]
🕷️first come , first serve
🕷️pay your own charge at the gate.
![️ ️ Karibu to the second edition of Affordable Tats Pop-up at The Nairobi Arboretum on the 31st of January , 11am - 6pm .You’ll get to choose from the flash selections of artists @hok3y.pokey , @terrestrial_tattooist & @jonmisiko .Together we aim to create a space of honoring nature and body modification . Karibia if it calls to you .To reserve your spot , buy a flash piece for the tattoo you’ll recieve ; between KES 555-999 [ Paybill number: 303030 , Acc number: 2050737236 ] ️first come , first serve ️pay your own charge at the gate.](https://sp1.picnob.com/p/pt_6716442068143832104835_0_7b4d3c85ae815aaa1f605dff8e1a7acf.jpg?o=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&h=e91dbbda7c9f3c4359663a6d1252ed34)
