Modern African Art
Rooted in Heritage and Crafted for Legacy
Creating authentic, modern African art that honors cultural heritage and inspires meaningful living.
Through exceptional creativity, craftsmanship, and personalized service, Naomi Wanjiku helps collectors find timeless pieces that transform spaces and reflect their values.
Mabati Sculptures and Gikuyu-Inspired Art
Basketry
Crochet Wire Work
Mabati Sculptures
Textile Art
Where Naomi’s Art Lives
Selected Public Spaces & Private Collections
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, Seattle, Washington
University of Texas Health San Antonio Multispecialty and Research Hospital, San Antonio, Texas
Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center, San Antonio, Texas
The World Bank, Accra, Ghana
Art in Embassies, US Department of State, Embassy of the US, Nairobi, Kenya
Tulsa Bank, Tulsa, Oklahoma
San Antonio Museum of Art, San Antonio, Texas
Vehbi Koç Foundation, Contemporary Art Museum, Istanbul, Turkey
National Museums of Scotland, Edinburgh, Scotland
Museum of Decorative Arts and Design, Riga, Latvia
International Museum of Women, San Francisco, USA
Art House Lagos, Nigeria
About Naomi
Naomi Wanjiku is an award-winning Kenyan-American artist celebrated for her distinctive African sculptures that blend cultural heritage with contemporary innovation.
Based in San Antonio, Texas, she specializes in museum-quality Mabati sculptures and Gikuyu-inspired art, captivating collectors and art enthusiasts worldwide.
Rooted in her Kenyan heritage, Naomi’s work marries traditional techniques with experimental approaches, creating pieces that honor both history and modernity.
Naomi Wanjiku
“I create sculptural works that merge my Kenyan heritage with modern design, using materials like sheet metal and fiber.”
“My art brings African perspectives to contemporary spaces.”
A Glimpse Into Kenyan Contemporary Art
