I Love Nairobi 35

Michael Soi offers social commentary on issues affecting the daily lives of Kenyans, never shying away from reflecting the good, the bad and the ugly. The artist reveals that he turned to art early in his youth. As a shy child, he found that art allowed him to express what he verbally could not. Soi, who is currently based at the GoDown Arts Centre, has exhibited his work locally in Kenya and internationally, building a large following of collectors and enthusiasts. A graduate of the Creative Arts Centre, the 1972-born artist says he is inspired by the ‘circus of life’ that is Nairobi.