One Step at a Time, Acrylic, Oil and Beads on Canvas, 60.2 x 60.3 cm, Angela Wambui, Kenyatt

Angela Wambu in Bridging Worlds Through Art

Angela’s work is a profound exploration of self—an artistic journey through the layers of human experience. Each self-portrait invites the viewer to connect with their vulnerabilities and identity, making her art deeply personal and universally relatable.

Her Mixed-Media work captures the delicate balance between the conscious and unconscious realms. Angela combines acrylics and oils to depict the tangible world we navigate daily, in contrast to the beadwork that represents the unconscious world—an intricate tapestry of fears, vulnerabilities, and hidden aspects of self. Through vibrant colours and meticulous placement of her glass beadwork, she creates a powerful dialogue between the seen and unseen aspects of our lives.

In One Step at a Time, the artist uses the image of a chameleon to explore themes of adaptation, patience, and inner balance. Created during moments of heightened anxiety, the work reflects on the need to slow down and move with intention. The chameleon — master of camouflage — becomes a metaphor for self-preservation and quiet strength, reminding us that being unseen can sometimes be the most powerful way to exist.

Through this contemplative piece, the artist reminds us that not every moment demands visibility or speed. Growth often happens in stillness, one mindful step at a time.