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Kenyan-born Wangari Mathenge says she draws her inspiration from art which has propelled her to fame on a global scale.
She attributes her rise to stardom to her family background as her father, whose impact is evident in her art pieces.
Mathenge’s story depicts a tale of sheer hard work and zeal and embodies the character needed to chase one’s dream, as per Artsy.
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Born and bred in Nairobi, Mathenge and her family had to relocate to London after her father was handed a diplomatic assignment for five years.
After completing the task, the family returned to Kenya, where she pursued business administration before shifting to San Diego, United States of America (USA), to get an MBA and begin a career in finance.
After getting bored with finance, Mathenge resorted to changing courses and delved into law.
The artist earned a law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and began working for an insurance company.
However, she became restless with her career as she sought her true purpose.
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She began taking classes at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and embarked on her journey to artistry.
During her first Semester at the institution, she hosted her first solo exhibition- Aura of Quiet- held in Los Angeles.
She noted that art school changed her drawing concept as she was challenged to apply critical thinking to her art pieces.
Her paintings currently personify Alice Neel, a popular American visual artist who lived in the 1900s.
Mathenge has tasted success in art, having featured her exhibits in London, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, Milan and Frankfurt.
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Her record-selling painting was Ksh4 million for Supplication in Alabaster, sold at Phillips London in 2022, while the lowest price for her painting retails around Ksh2 million.
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