Stillness, Acrylic, Oil and Beads on Canvas, 100.3 x 100.3 cm, Angela Wambui, Kenya

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 Stillness, the artist captures a fleeting moment of quiet revelation — the entrance of a dragonfly into her studio. This simple, delicate encounter becomes a meditation on presence and attention. The dragonfly, a symbol of transformation and lightness, invites the viewer to slow down and notice the subtleties that often go unseen in the rush of daily life.

Through this work, the artist reflects on the power of observation — how stillness can open us to wonder, grounding us in the beauty of the small and the transient.