KESHA GORAJIA WINS 2ND EDITION OF ART OF THE CITY CAMPAIGN

The 2^nd Edition of Art of the City Campaign by Artcaffe saw Kesha Gorajia emerge as the overall winner of the competition which was launched during this year’s International Women’s Day under the theme “Her Story”aimed to celebrate and empower women through the power of art.

Kesha Gorajia’s artistic vision captivated the judges and stood out among numerous impressive entries. Her artwork beautifully conveyed the essence of the theme “Her Story,” reflecting the diverse narratives, struggles, and triumphs of women from all walks of life.

The competition which was launched on International Women’s Day under the theme #HerStory seeks to celebrate women around the world who have made meaningful impacts with their role in society and how the artist perceives this, creatively. From mothers to sisters, wives to friends, the art submitted celebrated women’s achievements and sought to inspire through expressive forms of art. Submissions were made digitally.

Judges Cyprian Kiswili winner of the first edition of the campaign held in 2020 and Adrian Nduma celebrated artist, regularly displays at Artcaffé branches had a challenging task ahead of them: filtering through 270 submissions from professional & amateur artists, children and adults alike.

“Art is a powerful tool in our society. Through art, we have seen movements happen and conversations shift. This year’s theme encouraged brilliant submissions, forcing people to look within themselves and understand what role women played in their life. It’s been powerful to see different approaches to the theme that all celebrated women.” Cyprian added: 

Other winners included: 1^st runner up: Cecilia Gakenia, 2^nd runner up: Victor Nderitu and the People’s choice award went to Dennis Andrew.

The overall winner received a cash prize of Sh150,000 and a chance to exhibit and sell their work at an Artcaffé restaurant. In addition, artworks from the 4 winners will be printed on the iconic Artcaffè coffee cups and displayed on the website.

“It’s nice to see corporates like Artcaffé supporting the arts which is what this industry needs to get it going and get people to know about it. Thank you for creating opportunities for artists to showcase their work.”stated Kari Mutu, co-chair of the Affordable Art Show. “More and more people are embracing art in their organizations and pursuits. Keep expressing yourself more. Someone, somewhere will notice.” Adrian Nduma adds.