‘The Fabric of Our Being’: Dera exhibition salutes essence of womanhood

April Kamunde poses for a photo during the ‘Fabric of Our Being’ art exhibition at the Circle art gallery in Nairobi on June 29, 2025.

Photo credit: Billy Ogada | Nation Media Group

April Kamunde, in a standard context, would not stick out in a room; her demeanour suggests so. She is laidback, soft-spoken, and when she speaks, she weighs her words carefully, wafting in between conversations seamlessly. When she paints, however, she elicits contrasting loud emotions of awe and introspection. Her works speak for her.

Currently, April is exhibiting at The African Arts Trust Gallery in an exhibition titled The Fabric of Our Being, a continuation of her previous work that pays homage to the dera (loose-fitting Swahili dress) as a prop for her thoughts.

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