Mabati Sculptures & Landscapes
Naomi Wanjiku
“Mabati (sheet metal) is my signature material. It is associated with the Mabati Women Groups of the 1960s in central Kenya.
This was a progressive women's movement which organized to replace their grass thatch roofs with durable mabati. This act of social activism elevated the socioeconomics of central Kenya.”
Mabati Landscapes
Own a Piece of History Through Kenyan Contemporary Art
Naomi's large-scale Mabati sculptures draw inspiration from the pioneering Mabati Women Groups of 1960s central Kenya. This progressive women's movement reshaped their communities by replacing grass-thatched roofs with durable sheet metal, symbolizing resilience and social advancement.
Her works transform this legacy into striking expressions of Kenyan contemporary art.
To acquire one of Naomi’s Mabati works or commission a custom masterpiece, please send us an email.