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"“I’d never seen that before and was amazed at this poignant symbol, that her path to happiness was paved with beautiful messages on beautiful cloth.”"
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Kawira Mwirichia
Kawira Mwirichia was a queer artist and curator from Kenya who lived in Athi River. She was a multidisciplinary artist known internationally for her kangas along with more traditional fine arts mediums such as painting, drawing, and sculpture.
"“I’d never seen that before and was amazed at this poignant symbol, that her path to happiness was paved with beautiful messages on beautiful cloth.”"
"“I was a chauffeur for the bridal party. When the bride stepped out of the house, the ladies laid kangas all the way to the car for the bride to walk on,”"
"I dream of the day when To Revolutionary Type Love might become an icon, might be considered this different and powerful thing that came out of Kenya and spoke on behalf of many marginalised people, people who should be accepted as part of the fabric of society."