April Kamunde's exhibition celebrates rest, solitude, dual nature of the dera

April Kamunde's exhibition celebrates rest, solitude, dual nature of the dera [Courtesy]

Stepping into April Kamunde's new exhibition, Fabric of Our Being, is like entering a peaceful retreat, where rest takes center stage, not as idleness but as intentional presence.

The show, which is ongoing at The African Arts Trust in Nairobi, explores themes of rest, solitude, and sensuality through figuration. Kamunde's art features women at ease lying on grass, draped in Alindi fabric, reading with books covering their faces, basking in sunlight, or squatting in serene natural settings.