Based in Washington, DC, Murugi plans to use her artist grant winnings to travel to Kenya to complete her ongoing project called Under the Kenyan Sun: Memories Shaped in Nakuru a visual narrative exploring Nakuru, the vibrant town that shaped her mother s memories.
Murugi intends to expand the project beyond a photo series by integrating large format, 35mm, polaroid, and mixed media elements including handwritten notes, and ultimately showcasing the project in a gallery featuring fine prints, darkroom prints, and diptychs. Murugi also hopes to one day create a photography book of her work.
Congratulations Murugi! We're so excited to see your completed project!
For more of Murugi Thande's work, check out her website and Instagram.
Main Image: Murugi Thande. Photo by Hanad Ali.
All other photos are a part of Murugi's "Under the Kenyan Sun" project.