Brush was also nurtured by the late Ruth Schaffner, co-owner of Gallery Watatu that is now closed since 2011. Less than 10 per cent of businesses make it past the five-year milestone, so the Banana Hill Art Gallery has more than enough reason to boast about reaching 25 years. But the highlight of the 25th anniversary celebrations last Saturday, was the official opening of an exhibition by Wanyu Brush, a veteran artist of 47 years. Together with Sane Wadu, Meek Gachugu and others, Brush is a founder of the Ngecha Artists Association, which aims to give prominence to artists from Ngecha town. Brush is known for his large, abstract oil paintings that pulsate with vibrant colours and a conglomeration of animal and people figures.

Source: The Star June 10, 2016 01:52 UTC